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Q1. Name the chairperson of the High Level Empowered Committee (HLEC) formed by the Government in July 2018, which has released its recommendations for stressed thermal power projects?
    A. Anil Kumar Jha B. Injeti Srinivas C. P K Sinha D. Rajiv Gauba Answer: C

Q2. Konkan 2018, the bilateral naval exercise between India and which country started off at Goa, on 28th December 2018?
    A. Russia B. France C. Germany D. United Kingdom Answer: D

Q3. Which Indian institute signed a MoU with University of Auckland to foster academic exchange and research collaboration, faculty exchange and visiting/adjunct appointments and Student Mobility, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur C. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) Bangalore D. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Suratkal Answer: B

Q4. Karnataka government launched ‘DataCity’ initiative to enable corporates identify the relevant innovative start-ups, in partnership with which start-up accelerator, on 23rd November 2018, in Bengaluru?
    A. Hollow Cubes B. Numa C. Genie D. Rockwell Answer: B

Q5. Where was the second edition of India-UAE Strategic Conclave organized by Economic Times, India, held on 27th and 28th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Mumbai, India C. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) D. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Answer: C

Q6. The latest edition of Global Water Monitor & Forecast Watch List (November 2018), released by IScience (US based limited liability Corporation), states that, water deficits will increase and intensify in India in which year?
    A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: A

Q7. Who has been selected as the recipient of 2018 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music?
    A. Ganesh Vaidya B. Keshav Ginde C. Amarnath Sen Gupta D. Abhilash Karath Answer: B

Q8. Which state was the State of Focus for the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2018 that concluded in Panaji, Goa, on 28th November 2018?
    A. Rajasthan B. Sikkim C. Nagaland D. Jharkhand Answer: D

Q9. Who was appointed the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 28th November 2018?
    A. S Ramesh B. Sushil Kumar C. Arvind Saxena D. Ram Pillai Answer: C

Q10. The world’s first genetically edited babies have been created in which country?
    A. United States B. Japan C. China D. Germany Answer: C

Q11. Global aviation Summit 2019 will be held in which city?
    A. Pune B. Chennai C. Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: D

Q12. ISRO launched which satellite on PSLV-C43 carrying 30 other satellites from 8 countries?
    A. HYn B. SraV C. HysIS D. Ino Answer: C

Q13. India –UK joint naval exercise “Konkan-2018” started in which state?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Goa C. Sikkim D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q14. Which country tops the list with 46.6 million stunted children,according to Global Nutrition Report published by the International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI)?
    A. South Africa B. Nigeria C. India D. Uganda Answer: C

Q15. World class Autism Township is to be established in which city?
    A. Pune B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Kolkata Answer: D

Q16. Mumbai based startup Emotix, an advanced robotics company, has launched a conversational child companion robot.Name it?
    A. Crics1 B. Sophia C. Capek D. Miko2 Answer: D

Q17. G-20 Summit started in which country?
    A. India B. Japan C. USA D. Argentina Answer: D

Q18. The first Sustainable Blue Economy Conference was held in which city?
    A. Vienna B. Nairobi C. Buenos Aires D. Port Louis Answer: B

Q19. Recently, RBI eased the MHP norm for the NBFC sector companies to sell or securitise their loans in order to ease the liquidity crunch.Expand MHP?
    A. Maximum Holding Period B. Minimum Holding Period C. Maximum Heritage Period D. Minimum Hosting Period Answer: B

Q20. The central government has decided to transfer Air India’s how much debt to a special purpose vehicle?
    A. 29000 cr B. 25000 cr C. 31000 cr D. 45000 cr Answer: A

Q21. Who has retained his world chess title?
    A. Vishwanthan Anand B. Fabiano Caruana C. Magnus Carlsen D. Bobby Fischer Answer: C

Q22. Which country won Davis Cup?
    A. America B. Russia C. France D. Croatia Answer: D

Q23. Which state won 2018-19 BC Roy Junior National Championships?
    A. Assam B. Manipur C. Haryana D. Sikkim Answer: C

Q24. Who has been awarded “Asian of the Year” award for Kerala floods rescue?
    A. Gopal Krishna and Shubagi Swaroop B. Viraj Shah and Vijay Verma C. Shubangi Swaroop and P.Rajkumar D. Vijay Verma and P.Rajkumar Answer: D

Q25. Who has been awarded “Global Geospatial Industry Ambassador” award by UN-GGIM(United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management) recenty at the United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress held at Deqing city in China?
    A. Vijay Shekhar Sharma B. Binny Bansal C. Sanjay Kumar D. Ritesh Agarwal Answer: C

Q26. Which state became the first Indian state to launch a single emergency number ‘112’?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Tamil Nadu D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q27. Which country hosted the G20 summit 2018?
    A. Australia B. Argentina C. Russia D. Denmark Answer: B

Q28. Which city hosted the first-ever Sustainable Blue Economy Conference 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. New York C. Nairobi D. Cape Town Answer: C

Q29. Which movie won the coveted Golden Peacock Award at the 49th IFFI 2018?
    A. Walking with the Wind B. Ee Ma Yau C. When the Trees Fall D. Donbass Answer: D

Q30. Which nation’s Parliament has passed a motion to repeal the age limit of presidential candidacy?
    A. Malaysia B. Maldives C. Sri Lanka D. Indonesia Answer: B
Q1. Central government has announced _____% disinvestment of Air India’s ground handling subsidiary- Air India Air Transport Services Limited (AIATSL) to partially pay off the accumulated Rs 500 billion debt of Air India?
    A. 75 % B. 80 % C. 55 % D. 100 % Answer: D

Q2. Where did NITI Aayog organize the 2nd Phase of Urban Management Programme on ‘Water Recycling and Reuse’ in collaboration with Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) & Temasek Foundation (TF) International, on 26thNovember 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Bengaluru Answer: A

Q3. West Bengal Assembly passed “West Bengal Green University (Amendment) Bill 2018” to rename the West Bengal Green University as _____, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Rani Rashmoni Green University B. Prithvi Raj Chauhan Green University C. Hemchandra Vikramaditya Green University D. Rani PushpaChandra Green University Answer: A

Q4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR – IMTECH) has partnered with German company Merck to establish a “High End Skill Development Centre” at CSIR- IMTECH in which city?
    A. Chandigarh B. Pune C. Dehradun D. Visakhapatnam Answer:A

Q5. Where did Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launch ‘Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti’ to provide a boost to Intellectual Property Right (IPR) culture in indigenous defence industry, on 27th November 2018?
    A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Cuttack Answer: B

Q6. External Affairs Minister of India Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 9th India-Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic) Joint Commission Meeting along with H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Foreign Minister of Lao PDR, in ______, on 23rd November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Vientiane, Lao PDR C. Sekong, Lao PDR D. Mumbai, India Answer:B

Q7. India agreed to grant a total line of credit proposal offer of ______ dollar to Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic), on 23rd November 2018?
    A. USD 500 million B. USD 250 million C. USD 300 million D. USD 450 million Answer: B

Q8. India’s Foreign Service Institute signed a MoU with Institute of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR for cooperation in which field, on 23rd November 2018?
    A. Marine Defence B. Information and Technology C. Diplomatic training D. Biotechnology Answer:C

Q9. Which edition of Sustainable Blue Economy Conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26th to 28th November 2018?
    A. Second B. Third C. Fourth D. First Answer: D

Q10. Where was Saudi-India Business meeting held to discuss trade and regional cooperation between the two countries on 28th November 2018?
    A. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia B. Hyderabad, India C. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia D. Mumbai, India Answer: C

Q11. Which entity launched a Survey on India’s Startup Sector (SISS) to create a profile of the startup sector in India consisting of dimensions relating to turnover, profitability and workforce, on 27th November 2018?
    A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) D. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Answer: C

Q12. ‘SBI Ecowrap’ report released by the State Bank of India, states that the GDP growth in September quarter (which is the 2nd quarter) is expected to decelerate to 7.5 % – ____% over the previous three-month period?
    A. 7.7 % B. 7.6 % C. 7.8 % D. 7.9 % Answer: B

Q13. Government of India conferred the National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) with which status, on 27th November 2018?
    A. Maharatna: Category – I B. Miniratna: Category – I C. Navratna: Category – II D. Maharatna: Category – II Answer: B

Q14. Who was appointed the chairperson of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for a period of three years, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Sanjeev Lade B. Nageshwara Rao Guntur C. Nitesh Parekh D. Anbarasan Kamath Answer:B

Q15. Name the person who was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, on 27th November 2018?
    A. Devyani Ghosh B. Ranbir Singh C. Ashiq Shah D. Ranjith Patel Answer: B

Q16. Elysium Capital Advisory, a real estate-focused investment bank, has appointed _____ as a strategic advisor and mentor?
    A. Manisha Das B. Sachin Khandelwal C. Shruthi Gandhi D. Suraj PS Answer:B

Q17. Name the Smart toilet developed by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and European space agency along with Sanitation Specialists, to detect diseases like Cancer and Diabetes by screening the Urine and directly sharing the data on users’ smartphone?
    A. TestMe B. FitLoo C. CheckLoo D. TestRun Answer:B

Q18. ____ is India’s first advanced personal robot for kids that has been developed by graduates of Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT-B) who are Co-founders of a start-up called Emotix?
    A. Alibaba –II B. Miko 2 C. Chand 2 D. Valmiki – I Answer:B

Q19. Which Indian table tennis player won bronze medal in the U-21 Men’s singles category in the 2018 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Challenge, Belgosstrakh Belarus Open, held in Minsk, Belarus, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Vijay Amarnath B. Manav Thakkar C. Pranav Kaushik D. Rana Singh Answer:B

Q20. Where was the 14th edition of Hockey Men’s World Cup inaugurated on 27th November 2018?
    A. Guwahati, Assam B. Bhubaneswar, Odisha C. Kolkata, West Bengal D. Jodhpur, Rajasthan Answer: B

Q21. Name the creator of American animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, who passed away due to Motor Neuron Disease, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Stephen Hillenburg B. Stephen Maxwell C. Raphael Reed D. Lee Castellano Answer:A

Q22. Who is the author of the book “Fables of Fractured Times” released by former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Akhilesh Sircar B. Manish Tewari C. Rampraksah Karath D. Surjith Singh Answer: B

Q23. The first copy of the book “Making of New India: Transformation under Modi Government” was received by _____ from Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi, on 27th November 2018?
    A. Vice President Venkiah Naidu B. President Ram Nath Kovind C. Prime Minister Narendra Modi D. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Answer: B

Q24. When did world’s largest uniformed youth organization, National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrate the 70th NCC day all over India?
    A. November 27 B. November 26 C. November 25 D. November 28 Answer: C

Q25. Which Indian business tycoon has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour?
    A. Mukesh Ambani B. Lakshmi Mittal C. Azim Premji D. Dilip Shanghvi Answer:: C

Q26. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of UPSC?
    A. M. Sathiyavathy B. Pradeep Kumar Joshi C. Sujata Mehta D. Arvind Saxena Answer:: D

Q27. Which CPSU became a Miniratna in November 2018?
    A. BHEL B. NPCC C. OIL D. BSNL Answer:: B

Q28. Which bloc among the following has set its goal to be ‘carbon neutral' by 2050?
    A. NATO B. ASEAN C. EU D. SAARC Answer:: B

Q29. Who was awarded the prestigious Swarnajayanti Fellowship 2017-18?
    A. Rahul Oberoi B. Salil Bhattacharjee C. Punyasloke Bhaduri D. AS Kumar Answer:: C

Q30. Which country is the partner country at the 2018 International Gita Festival?
    A. Mauritius B. Nepal C. Bhutan D. Maldives Answer:: B

Q31. Who was conferred with the 2018 Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi LTA for Classical Music?
    A. Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia B. Pandit Keshav Ginde C. Pandit Ram Sharma D. Pandit Saurav Kishan Answer:: B

Q32. Which nation has launched a social security scheme for its formal sector workers?
    A. India B. Nepal C. Bangladesh D. China Answer: B

Q33. A section of stairs belonging to which world-class monument got sold for 170,000 euros?
    A. Qutub Minar B. Eiffel Tower C. The Colosseum D. Machu Picchu Answer: B

Q34. India has signed a protocol on hygiene requirements for the export of fish meal, fish oil with which nation?
    A. Russia B. China C. UK D. France Answer: B

Q35. The 49th International Film Festival was held in which state?
    A. Goa B. Delhi C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q36. Mohammed Aziz passed away recently. He belonged to which field?
    A. Films B. Sports C. Literature D. Music Answer: D
Q1. Where will Logix India 2019 be held from 31st January to 2nd February 2019, to improve logistics cost effectiveness and operational efficiencies for India’s global trade?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kochi Answer: B

Q2. India Autism Center (IAC) in association with which state government will build a world-class autism township at a cost of Rs 500 crore?
    A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Telangana D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q3. Name the state government that released lexicons of 21 tribal languages for multilingual education (MLE) purposes for elementary schools in tribal dominated districts, on 27th November 2018?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Odisha D. Assam Answer: C

Q4. The 7th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was held from 22nd to 24th November 2018 in _____?
    A. Agartala, Tripura B. Nagpur, Maharashtra C. Shillong, Meghalaya D. Imphal, Manipur Answer: A

Q5. Which state became the second state in the North East to introduce Tourist Police, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Meghalaya B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Nagaland D. Manipur Answer: C

Q6. Where was the 1st Russia—India Strategic Dialogue held on 25th and 26th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. St. Petersburg, Russia C. Mumbai, India D. Moscow, Russia Answer: B

Q7. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the government of India, reduced the mandatory hedging provision to ____ % from 100 %, on 27th November 2018?
    A. 80 % B. 70 % C. 60 % D. 90 % Answer: B

Q8. Government of India and which bank signed a $75 million loan to fund projects under Karnataka Integrated Urban Water Management Investment Program, on 27th November 2018?
    A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. SoftBank C. Asian Development Bank (ADB) D. World Bank Answer: C

Q9. Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a ____ dollar loan to fund up gradation of 230 kilometer State Highways in Bihar under Bihar State Highways III Project (BSHP-III), on 26th November 2018?
    A. $200 million B. $300 million C. $400 million D. $500 million Answer: A

Q10. Which bank signed a Sh327m ($3.8 million) deal with International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) to fund training in Science and Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa?
    A. World Bank B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank C. European Investment Bank D. Asian Development Bank Answer: A

Q11. India signed a protocol to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with which country, for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax evasion through exchange of information, on 26th November 2018?
    A. South Korea B. Indonesia C. China D. Japan Answer: C

Q12. Name the country that recorded the highest average real wage growth in South Asia during 2008-17, as per “Global Wage Report 2018/19: What Lies behind Gender pay gaps” report released by International Labour Organisation (ILO)?
    A. Malaysia B. Singapore C. India D. China Answer: C

Q13. Who were selected for Swarnajayanti fellowship award instituted by the Department of Science and Technology, for 2017-18, under Earth and atmospheric sciences category?
    A. Sripada S V Rama Sastry B. Sebastian C Peter C. Saket Saurabh D. Ramananda Chakrabarti and Punyasloke Bhadury Answer: D

Q14. Name the Indian social entrepreneur who was conferred with the ‘Global Geospatial Industry Ambassador’ Award at the United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress held at Deqing city in China, on November 19, 2018?
    A. Mithun Vijay B. Sanjay Kumar C. Ramjit Solanki D. Sameer Singh Answer: B

Q15. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) with effect from 2nd December 2018?
    A. Sunil Arora B. Mahesh Reddy C. Karan Shukla D. Rajat Veer Answer: A

Q16. _____ was appointed the convenor of New Direct Tax Law Task Force, the committee which is drafting a new tax law, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Arbind Modi B. Akhilesh Ranjan C. Veeramani K D. Sudeep Rajan Answer: B

Q17. Name the Indian-origin Chief Business Officer of WhatsApp, who has quit the company recently?
    A. Sai Prasanth Reddy B. Neeraj Arora C. Vineet Rai D. Manish Vohra Answer: B

Q18. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a portal called _____, a centralised electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), on 26th November 2018?
    A. PaiSA B. PayBud C. MintPay D. InstaPay Answer: A

Q19. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) segment of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) was launched by which Union Ministry on 26th November 2018?
    A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Science and Technology C. Ministry of Urban Development D. Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: A

Q20. Name NASA’s spacecraft, the first robotic lander designed to study the deep interior of a distant world, that touched down safely on the surface of Mars, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Orbiter B. InSight C. InOrbit D. RedRider Answer: B

Q21. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve of which state have decided to work together for the security of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and its rich flora and fauna?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Maharshtra D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q22. Name the new deep-sea shark species that has been discovered in the northern Indian Ocean, for the first time since the discovery of Mangalore hound shark in 2011?
    A. Planonasus indicus B. Prionace glausa C. Selachimorpha Batoidea D. Lamnidae Carcharodon Answer: A

Q23. Which Indian gymnast won Bronze medal in the Vault event of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup organized by Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) held in Cottbus, Germany, on 24th November 2018?
    A. Subha Turadi B. Dipa Karmakar C. Roopa Pant D. Lakshmi Jayant Answer: B

Q24. Which country won the 2018 Davis Cup organized by BNP Paribas (Banque Nationale de Paris), on 25th November 2018, in France?
    A. France B. Croatia C. Argentina D. Brazil Answer: B

Q25. ______ won its seventh title at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy, in Changzhou Wujin, China, on 25th November 2018?
    A. Australia B. India C. Netherlands D. Indonesia Answer: C

Q26. Italian Bernardo Bertolucci died due to Cancer on 26th November 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Film Director B. Politician C. Social Activist D. Athlete Answer: A

Q27. Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Gowda released a book on Telangana Chief Minister ____ titled ‘The Betrayer of Telangana’, on 26th November 2018?
    A. Chandrababu Naidu B. H D Kumaraswamy C. K. Chandrashekar Rao D. K Narasimha Rao Answer: C

Q28. What was the theme of the 14th Formation day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), observed on 27 November 2018?
    A. Swift Action Saves Lives B. Early Warning for Disasters C. Better Warning System for Disasters D. Disaster Management Education Answer: B

Q29. When was the 9th Indian Organ Donation Day organized by National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in Delhi?
    A. November 28 B. November 26 C. November 25 D. November 27 Answer: D

Q30. Who was appointed as the Convenor of the Task Force constituted for drafting a New Direct Tax Legislation?
    A. Akhilesh Ranjan B. Rajiv Memani C. Mukesh Patel D. Girish Ahuja Answer: A

Q31. Who was named as the Captain of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 XI?
    A. Mithali Raj B. Harmanpreet Kaur C. Rajeshwari Gayakwad D. Jhulan Goswami Answer: B

Q32. Who was appointed as Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)?
    A. G.C. Srivastava B. Sunil Arora C. Nageshwara Rao Guntur D. Devang V Khakhar Answer: C

Q33. Which bank has designed and developed PaiSA portal for quicker processing of loans under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission?
    A. Punjab National Bank B. Vijaya Bank C. Dena Bank D. Allahabad Bank Answer: D

Q34. India recently signed USD 200 million Loan with which organisation for the Bihar State Highways III Project?
    A. ADB B. World Bank C. AIIB D. NDB Answer: A

Q35. The West Bengal Green University will soon be renamed after which famous personality?
    A. Rani Lakshmibai B. Rani Rashmoni C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Answer: B

Q36. Which two Indian states went to polls on November 28, 2018?
    A. Rajasthan, Tripura B. Chhattisgarh, Telangana C. Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram D. Meghalaya, Karnataka Answer: C

Q37. The ICC has submitted a bid to the CWG Federation to include which format of cricket in the 2022 Games?
    A. Women’s T20Is B. Men’s T20Is C. Women’s ODIs D. Men’s ODIs Answer: A

Q38. Which city will host the International conference on maternal, newborn and child health?
    A. Kuala Lumpur B. Dhaka C. Kathmandu D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q39. This disease may be predicted through MRI scans even before the symptoms appear, as per a latest study.
    A. Dementia B. Alzheimer’s C. Cancer D. Stroke Answer: A

Q40. According to the fresh guidelines issued by the BCCI, a cricketer guilty of age fraud would have to face a ban for how many years?
    A. 1 year B. 1.5 years C. 2 years D. 3 years Answer: C
Q1. Where was the 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha, the second tallest statue of Buddha in India, unveiled on 25th November 2018?
    A. Philibit, Uttar Pradesh B. Rajgir, Bihar C. Shillong, Meghalaya D. Kohima, Nagaland Answer: B

Q2. A 221-metre long statue of Lord Ram, which will be the world’s tallest statue, will be constructed in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
    A. Lucknow B. Allahabad C. Ayodhya D. Faizabad Answer: C

Q3. Where was the five-day exhibition on “Our Vote- Our Future” inaugurated on 26th November 2018?
    A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad C. Chennai D. Kolkata Answer: B

Q4. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone for the Dera Baba Nanak-Karatarpur Sahib road corridor to connect Gurdaspur district of which Indian state to Pakistan, on November 26, 2018?
    A. Mahasrahtra B. Madhya Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Punjab Answer: D

Q5. Which state emerged as the top performing state under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, according to the National Health Agency, on 23rd November 2018?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Chhattisgarh C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Answer: C

Q6. Noida and ______ are the two Indian cities that have been selected to participate in United Nations Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative in the “University City” category?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Greater Noida D. Lucknow Answer: C

Q7. Government had transferred over ____ rupees to 48.5 lakh mothers under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana through direct benefit transfer till November 23, 2018, as per Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI)?
    A. Rs 1,600 crore B. Rs 9,000 crore C. Rs 5,000 crore D. Rs 7,100 crore Answer: A

Q8. How many agreements were signed between India and Vietnam in the fields of communications, education and trade and investment, during Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s 3-day visit to Vietnam, from November 18-20, 2018?
    A. 3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: C

Q9. Where was Vietnam-India Business Forum held on 19th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Hanoi, Vietnam C. Mumbai, India D. Ho Chi Minh Answer: B

Q10. India will contribute additional _____ AUD matching funds over the next 4 years towards Australia India Strategic Research Fund?
    A. AUD 10 million B. AUD 20 million C. AUD 30 million D. AUD 15 million Answer: A

Q11. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Australian Financial Review India Business Summit held in _____, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Bengaluru, India B. Canberra, Australia C. Sydney, Australia D. New Delhi, India Answer: C

Q12. How many agreements were signed between India and Australia, during Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s 4-day visit to Australia from November 21-24, 2018?
    A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: C

Q13. Name the first state-run undertaking that won the CII-Exim Bank Business Excellence Award, for being a role-model organization, at the Quality Summit held in Bengaluru, on 24th November 2018?
    A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) B. Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) Answer: B

Q14. Which Indian actor led India to achieve a new Guinness World Record for ‘Most people holding the abdominal plank position’, at the Bajaj Allianz Life Plankathon, in Pune, on 25th November 2018?
    A. Hrithik Roshan B. Salman Khan C. Shilpa Shetty Kundra D. Kareena Kapoor Answer: C

Q15. Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) has termed the ____ Cyclone which hit the Coast of Odisha in October 2018, as the rarest of rare?
    A. Okhi B. Titli C. Kaja D. Vardha Answer: B

Q16. Andaman & Nicobar Islands is home to over what percent of India’s total fauna species, as per ‘Faunal Diversity of Biogeographic Zones: Islands of India’ published by Zoological Survey of India?
    A. 25 % B. 10 % C. 5 % D. 30 % Answer: B

Q17. Name the Indian who won the Men’s singles title in the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2018 held in Lucknow from 20th to 25th November 2018?
    A. Sameer Verma B. Satwik Sairaj C. Ranki Reddy D. Anup Kumar Answer: A

Q18. Who won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2018, the 21st and final race of the 2018 F1 calendar at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, on 25th November 2018?
    A. Max Verstappen B. Kimi Raikkonen C. Sebastian Vettel D. Lewis Hamilton Answer: D

Q19. Name the Indian cricketer who has been named captain of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Women’s World Twenty20 XI?
    A. Mithali Raj B. Harmanpreet Kaur C. Poonam Yadav D. Smriti Mandhana Answer: B

Q20. MH Ambareesh who was popularly known as “Rebel Star” died following lung and Kidney infection in Bengaluru on 24th November 2018. He was an actor and a _____?
    A. Writer B. Journalist C. Politician D. Singer Answer: C

Q21. When was the 69th Constitution day also known as Samvidhan Divas celebrated in India, to mark the day on which the Constitution of India was adopted?
    A. November 27 B. November 26 C. November 25 D. November 24 Answer: B

Q22. India marked the 10th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in which 166 people were dead and over 300 people were injured, on ____?
    A. November 24 B. November 23 C. November 25 D. November 26 Answer: D

Q23. When was National Milk Day celebrated in India, which marks the birth anniversary of father of white revolution Dr. Verghese Kurien?
    A. November 23 B. November 26 C. November 25 D. November 24 Answer: B

Q24. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner?
    A. Bimal Jalan B. Anil Goswami C. Sunil Arora D. Nandan Nilekani Answer: C

Q25. A world-class township for autistic children, adults is set to be built in which city?
    A. Hyderabad B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q26. NASA's InSight spacecraft landed safely on which planet?
    A. Mars B. Moon C. Venus D. Saturn Answer: A

Q27. Which cricketer was named captain of ICC Women's World Twenty20 XI?
    A. Poonam Yadav B. Mithali Raj C. Smriti Mandhana D. Harmanpreet Kaur Answer: D

Q28. The tribesmen belonging to which isolated tribe recently killed an American Traveller named John Chau?
    A. Yaifo Tribe B. Korowai Tribe C. Sentinelese Tribe D. Jarawas Tribe Answer: C

Q29. The North Sentinal Island is officially a part of which nation’s territory?
    A. India B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Sri Lanka Answer: A

Q30. When is the Indian Constitution Day observed every year?
    A. 26 November B. 27 November C. 28 November D. 29 November Answer: A

Q31. Which city hosted the India Russia Strategic Economic Dialogue?
    A. St. Petersburg B. Moscow C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q32. Who won the FIAPF Award at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2018?
    A. Shobhaa De B. Gauri Shinde C. Nandita Das D. Barkha Dutt Answer: C

Q33. Which country will host 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in 2019?
    A. Brazil B. Japan C. United States D. India Answer: D

Q34. Which organisation developed 'Impact Based Forecasting Approach’ to monitor impact of rain?
    A. IMD B. NASA C. ISRO D. SpaceX Answer: A

Q35. Which city hosted the 12th World Congress on Mountain Medicine?
    A. Shillong B. Kathmandu C. Gangtok D. Colombo Answer: B
Q1. Which airport is going to be renamed after Vajpayee?
    A. Jaipur Airport B. Dehradun Airport C. Kullu–Manali Airport D. Kangra Airport Answer: B

Q2. Former Union Minister and actor turned politician Ambareesh passed away on November 24, 2018. He was known as a ‘rebel star’ in which film industry?
    A. Kannada film industry B. Marathi film industry C. Tamil film industry D. Malayalam film industry Answer: A

Q3. Mathew Thomas has resigned as the Water Resources Minister of which state?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C

Q4. A 70 ft tall Lord Buddha's statue has been unveiled in which state?
    A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh C. Odisha D. Bihar Answer: D

Q5. Who has won her sixth world championship gold at the 10th World Women’s Boxing Championships?
    A. Geeta Phogat B. Sakshi Malik C. Mary Kom D. Dipa Karmakar Answer: C

Q6. When the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was observed?
    A. November 22 B. November 25 C. November 23 D. November 26 Answer: B

Q7. The Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on November 26, 2018 laid the foundation stone for the construction of Dera Baba Nanak - Kartarpur Sahib Road Corridor in which district of Punjab?
    A. Kartarpur B. Gurdaspur C. Ferozpur D. Amritsar Answer: B

Q8. The 21st round of Special Representatives talks between India and China was held in which city?
    A. New Delhi B. Beijing C. Mumbai D. Chengdu Answer: D

Q9. Which state come out with lexicons of 21 vanishing tribal languages?
    A. Odisha B. Karnataka C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q10. Who was appointed as the first ‘Youth Advocate’ of the North East Region of India by the UNICEF?
    A. Mary Kom B. Hima Das C. Nahid Afrin D. Mirabai Chanu Answer: C

Q11. Which Indian Cricketer appointed is the brand ambassador of Apollo Tyres?
    A. Sachin Tendulkar B. MS Dhoni C. Virat Kohli D. Ajinkya Rahane Answer: A

Q12. Which Company wins CII-Exim Bank Business Award?
    A. BECIL B. PGCIL C. BEL D. None of the above Answer: C

Q13. Which Badminton player win gold in Syed Modi International Championships?
    A. Chetan Anand B. Sameer Verma C. Jwala Gutta D. Lakshya Sen Answer: B

Q14. NBFC Mudra loans grew faster than banks in which Financial Year?
    A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2018 Answer: D

Q15. Which Sr Artist conferred with Kuncha Kala Tapasvi award for his life time achievement?
    A. Maya Burman B. A.N. Patil C. Dayanita Singh D. Gogi Saroj Pal Answer: B

Q16. Sonia Chahal is related to which sports?
    A. Boxing B. Badminton C. Hockey D. Cricket Answer: A

Q17. Which Language actor and former minister Ambareesh passed away?
    A. Telugu B. Malayalam C. Kannada D. Hindi Answer: C

Q18. Which day was observed as National Milk Day?
    A. November 16 B. November 26 C. November 06 D. November 02 Answer: B

Q19. Who will be honoured with the International Film Festival of India Special Award for his lifetime contribution to cinema on 28 November 2018?
    A. Deepak Chopra B. K. Balachander C. Javed Akhtar D. Salim Khan Answer: D

Q20. Who won a double gold in junior sports pistol at the National Shooting Championship on 25 November 2018?
    A. Rahi Sarnobat B. Manu Bhaker C. Tanu Rawal D. Tejaswani Answer: B

Q21. National Milk Day is observed on 26 November every year. The day commemorates the contribution of ________ towards Milk Revolution in India.
    A. Verghese Kurien B. Norman Borlaugh C. Antoine Lavoisier D. Louis Pasteur Answer: A

Q22. Who was named as the captain of the Indian ICC Women's World Twenty20 team for the year 2018?
    A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Mithali Raj C. Smriti Mandhana D. Veda Krishnamurthy Answer: A

Q23. In which city does the Uttar Pradesh government propose to install the grand statue of Lord Ram?
    A. Mathura B. Vrindavan C. Ayodhya D. Sarnath Answer: C

Q24. In which state will Maitree Diwas be organised on 28th-29th November 2018?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q25. Who was conferred the 'Global Geospatial Industry Ambassador' Award by the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management on 19 November 2018?
    A. Rakesh Trivedi B. Greg Scott C. Sanjay Kumar D. Henk Scholten Answer: C

Q26. What is the name of the chatbot launched by Lupin, India's third-largest drug maker, for disease awareness on 23 November 2018?
    A. ANYA B. SACHET C. JAGARUK D. NICRA Answer: A

Q27. Recently, CK Jaffer Sharief passed away in Bengaluru on 25 November 2018. He was a ________.
    A. Singer B. Author C. Director D. Politician Answer: D

Q28. How many movies from India have been nominated by the IFFI for 2018 International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication UNESCO Gandhi Medal?
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: A

Q29. Which cricket team has won the 'Women's World Twenty-20' title for the year 2018?
    A. England B. Australia C. India D. West Indies Answer: A

Q30. Nitish Kumar unveiled a 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha at ________ on 25 November 2018.
    A. Gaya B. Patna C. Bodh Gaya D. Rajgir Answer: D

Q31. Who won the gold medal in the men's singles category in Syed Modi International Badminton Championships on 25 November 2018?
    A. Guangzu Lu B. Sameer Verma C. Chirag Shetty D. Victor Axelson Answer: B

Q32. Which of the following cyclones has been termed as ‘rarest of rare cyclone’, by the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia?
    A. Nargis B. Bhola C. Titli D. Onil Answer: C

Q33. Where was the first-ever India Russia Strategic Economic Dialogue held on 25 November 2018?
    A. Moscow B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. St. Petersburg Answer: D

Q34. Which country won the gold medal in the Sabre event in the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championship held in Australia on 25 November 2018?
    A. India B. England C. Australia D. South Africa Answer: A

Q35. On which day is Constitution day also known as the 'Samvidhan Divas' celebrated every year?
    A. 26 January B. 26 December C. 26 November D. 26 October Answer: C
Q1. Uber Eats appointed who has its first brand ambassador of India?
    A. Anushka Sharma B. Alia Bhatt C. Priyanka Chopra D. Katrina Kaif Answer: B

Q2. Which Country GDP to slow down marginally, but remain strong at 7.5% in 2019 & 2020?
    A. USA B. Russia C. China D. India Answer: D

Q3. Which State seeks Rs.14,910 crore aid from Centre?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: A

Q4. Who won the Young Scientist award?
    A. Z. Ahmad B. Ashok Kumar Ahuja C. Vimal Chandra D. MK Arora Answer: C

Q5. Who scripts history, becomes six-time boxing World Champion?
    A. Mary Kom B. Vikas Krishan Yadav C. Vijender Singh D. Amit Panghal Answer: A

Q6. Who released the book The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams?
    A. Sushma Swaraj B. Rajnath Singh C. Suresh Prabhu D. Arun Jaitley Answer: D

Q7. Former Indian Hockey Player who has passed away?
    A. Sardar Singh B. Sandeep Michael C. K. D. Singh D. Leslie Claudius Answer: B

Q8. Who has been appointed to be the new Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation?
    A. Shashi Tharoor B. Firhad Hakim C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. Mulayam Singh Yadav Answer: B

Q9. Which district of Uttar Pradesh was granted the export ‘excellence tag’ for the product category ‘Carpets and other floor Coverings’ by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), on 21st November 2018?
    A. Ghaziabad B. Bhadohi C. Fatehpur D. Kaushambi Answer: B

Q10. Airports Authority of India (AAI) cancelled the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) licence of which low-cost carrier for seven airports for poor and irregular services, on 24th November 2018?
    A. Air Odisha B. Air Carnival C. Vistara D. GoAir Answer: A

Q11. Ministry of Women and Child Development has linked the workplace sexual harassment complaint portal named _____ to all the Central Ministries, Departments and 653 districts across 33 States/Union Territories, for speedy disposal of cases?
    A. Metoo-Portal B. Women’s Supportline C. Women’s Hotline D. SHe-Box Answer: D

Q12. Where was the 2nd Edition of India Gold and Jewellery Summit inaugurated on 23rd November 2018?
    A. Hyderabad B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q13. Which country will host the Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 which is also known as the ‘Oscars of sports’, on February 18, 2019?
    A. Morocco B. Monaco C. Spain D. Egypt Answer: B

Q14. Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) has stated that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will slow down somewhat but remain strong at _____ percent in 2019 and 2020, in its Economic Outlook 2018 report?
    A. 7.5 % B. 7.4 % C. 7.3 % D. 7.6 % Answer: A

Q15. Who was announced as recipient of Kuncha Kala Tapasvi Award, in the category of Lifetime Achievement, instituted by Chitrakala Shilpi D.V. Halbhavi National Memorial Trust in Dharwad, Karnataka, on 24th November 2018?
    A. Lakshmi Kant B. A. N. Patil C. Surjit Singh D. A. K. Bhanwala Answer: B

Q16. Name the actress who was appointed as brand ambassador of food delivery platform Uber Eats, on 24thNovember 2018?
    A. Parineeti Chopra B. Kriti Sanon C. Alia Bhatt D. Anushka Sharma Answer: C

Q17. Which pharmaceutical company launched ‘ANYA’, which is India’s first chatbot for patients, to provide information on their ailments, at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes, in Bengaluru, on 24th November 2018?
    A. Budamate B. Lupin C. Cipla D. Dr Reddys Answer: B

Q18. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched two fast patrol vessels (FPV) named ICGS Amrit Kaur and _____, in river Hooghly in Kolkata, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. ICGS Kamla Devi B. ICGS G N Patel C. ICGS Rushendra D. ICGS Vasthala Answer: A

Q19. Which entity has developed a new technology to help state governments minutely monitor the impact of rainfall and deal with natural disasters, based on ‘Impact Based Forecasting Approach’?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur B. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) C. Department of Wind Energy (DWE) D. Indian Institute of Oceanology (IIO) Answer: B

Q20. Name the Indian Cricketer who became the first player to pick up a hat-trick in the history of cricket’s newest format T-10 League, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. R Ashwin B. Pravin Tambe C. Virat Kohli D. Shikhar Dawan Answer: B

Q21. Which Union Minister released a curated coffee table book titled ‘The Illustrated History of Indian Hockey: A Saga of Triumph, Pain and Dreams’, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Manoj Sinha B. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore C. Suresh Prabhu D. Arun Jaitley Answer: D

Q22. Sandeep Michael died due to an unspecified neurological problem, on 23rd November 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Cricketer B. Hockey Player C. Journalist D. Writer Answer: B

Q23. When did Embassy of India in Nepal celebrate Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day and 130th Maulana Azad Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal?
    A. November 25 B. November 24 C. November 23 D. November 22 Answer: D

Q24. The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health will be held in________.
    A. New Delhi B. Ahmadabad C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai Answer:C

Q25._________ has topped the list of states with the highest employability as per the India Skills Report 2019.
    A. Gujarat B. Andhra Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Assam Answer:B

Q26. Didier Drogba has announced his retirement. He was a _____.
    A. Sprinter B. Cricketer C. Hockey Player D. Footballer Answer: D

Q27. Markets regulator_______ has come out with new rules for re-classification of a promoter as a public investor.
    A. SEBI B. RBI C. CRICIL D. CIBIL Answer:A

Q28. ________ of Assam has been appointed as the first ‘Youth Advocate’ of the northeastern region by the UNICEF to fight for child rights.
    A. Papon B. Nahid Afrin C. Bhupen Hazarika D. Manju Bora Answer:B

Q29. Which of the following organization has won 8th Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA): Best Company award (Public Sector award)?
    A. National Thermal Power Corporation B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited D. Energy Efficiency Services Limited Answer: D

Q30. _______is the focus state at this year’s IFFI.
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Goa C. Jharkhand D. Bihar Answer:C

Q31. Sandeep Michael, who captained the Indian junior team at the Asia Cup 2003, has passed away. He was a _____ player.
    A. Kabaddi B. Football C. Cricket D. Hockey Answer: D

Q32. Imrat Khan recently passed away. He was a ______.
    A. Writer B. Actor C. Activist D. Musician Answer: D

Q33. 2nd Edition of India Gold and Jewellery Summit in ______.
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Panaji D. Kochi Answer: A
Q1. Where did the Prime Minister of India,Shri Narendra Modi Lays the foundation of City Gas Distribution(CGD) Project for 129 districts under the 9th CGD bidding round?
    A. Rajasthan B. New Delhi C. Gujarat D. UttarPradesh Answer: B

Q2. With Which Country India had decided to set up the hotline to combat smuggling, improve border management and facilitate trade?
    A. Japan B. Russia C. Nepal D. Srilanka Answer: C

Q3. What is the theme of the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health,which is to be held next year in Hyderabad,India?
    A. A New Agenda: Lung Health beyond 2015 B. Accelerating toward elimination C. Declaring Our Rights: Social and Political Solutions D. Ending the Emergency: Science, Leadership, Action Answer: D

Q4. As per the 6th Edition of India Skills Report,Which State/Union Territory topped in the employability Rate?
    A. New Delhi B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala D. Rajasthan Answer: B

Q5. Gujarat Government had launched the project worth Rs.351 Crore for the Conservation of which animal after the outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) on 20th November 2018?
    A. Tiger B. Asiatic Lion C. Elephant D. Snow Leopard Answer: B

Q6. 4 day 12th biennial World Congress on Mountain Medicine under the theme“Mountain Medicine in the Heart of the Himalayas”held in which country?
    A. Kathmandu,Nepal B. Jakarta,Indonesia. C. Washindon D.C,U.S D. NewDelhi,India Answer: A

Q7. Which Insurance Company will set up the remote Sensing lab for crop insurance?
    A. Life Insurance Corporation of India B. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance D. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Answer: D

Q8. European Investment Bank (EIB) had agreed to cooperate with Which Bank for EUR 600 million renewable energy financing programme for supporting large-scale solar investment across the country?
    A. State Bank of India B. HDFC Bank C. ICICI Bank D. Axis Bank Answer: A

Q9. Jammu and Kashmir Bank will be treated as Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) because it has brought under the purview of the ___________ act under the guide lines of Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) and the State Legislature?
    A. Banking Regulation Act B. Right to Information (RTI) Act C. Negotiable Instrument Act D. The State Financial Corporations Act Answer: B

Q10. United Nation Environment awarded which entity with Asia Environment Enforcement Awards, 2018 for combating transboundary environmental crime?
    A. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) B. Indian Board for Wildlife(IBWL) C. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) D. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) Answer: D

Q11. Who was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 8th Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA) under the theme “Celebrating Achievers and their remarkable journeys against all odds”?
    A. R.Narayan B. Azim Premji C. Sanjiv Mehta D. Gayathri Vasudevan Answer: C

Q12. Name the Award distributed by the Honorable Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to celebrate the best and brightest young scientists in India on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Albert Einstein World Award of Science B. National Medal of Technology and Innovation C. National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)-Scopus Young Scientist Awards D. Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science Answer: C

Q13. UNICEF appointed Popular Assamese Singer as the first ‘Youth Advocate’ of the north eastern region,What is the name of the Person?
    A. Hima Das B. Nahid Afrin C. Miryam Cunduri D. Millie Bobby Brown Answer: B

Q14. Who is appointed as the MD and CEO of State Bank of Mauritius (SBM)?
    A. Sidharth Rath B. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh C. Sandeep Bakhshi D. Shyam Srinivasan Answer: A

Q15. For the First Time in its history Apollo Tyres had appointed ___________ as its Brand Ambassador?
    A. Virat Kohli B. M.S.Dhoni C. Alia Bhatt D. Sachin Tendulkar Answer: D

Q16. On 21st November 2018,Didier Drogba announced his retirement after a 20 years of his Career.He belongs to Which sport?
    A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Football D. Chess Answer: B

Q17. Name the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee and the Noted Musician who passed away on November 23rd,2018?
    A. Ustad Vilayat Khan B. Ustad Imrat Khan C. Ustad Enayat Khan D. Ustand Abdul Khan Answer: C

Q18. When was the Communal Harmony Campaign and Fund Raising Week observed,which is organized by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH)?
    A. 18th to 24th November B. 19th to 25th November C. 20th to 26th November D. 17th to 23th November Answer: B

Q19. Name the First Sikh Guru,whose 549th birth anniversary is celebrated on 23rd November 2018?
    A. Guru Nanak B. Guru Amar Das C. Guru Ram Das D. Guru Angad Answer: A

Q20. Which state will host 7th International Tourism Mart 2018?
    A. Tripura B. Assam C. Nagaland D. Sikkim Answer: A

Q21. President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor in which city?
    A. Bhatinda B. Gurdaspur C. Pune D. Chandigarh Answer: B

Q22. Which company has partnered with LIC to offer online insurance premium on its platform?
    A. Paytm B. PayU C. Freecharge D. Tez Answer: A

Q23. Which state has topped the list with highest employability as per India Skills Report 2019?
    A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharshtra C. Sikkim D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: D

Q24. Which finance bank has launched personal loan facility for salaried professionals making it first small finance bank to offer?
    A. Jio Payments Bank B. Ujjvan Small Finance Bank C. Fincare Small Finance Bank D. Paytm Payments Bank Answer: B

Q25. Who has been appointed as first “Youth Advocate” of the north eastern region by UNICEF to fight for child rights?
    A. Majeed Afreen B. Zaira Shekih C. Neha Kakkar D. Nahid Afrin Answer: D

Q26. Who has won Forbes India Leadership Awards 2018?
    A. Mark Zuckerberg B. Aziz Premji C. Mukesh Ambani D. Satya Nadella Answer: B

Q27. Recently,Ustad Imrat Khan passed away.He was related to which field?
    A. Sportsmen B. Musician C. Politician D. Poet Answer: B

Q28. 9th Meeting of India-Lao PDR Joint Commission on Bilateral Co-operation was recently held at _______.
    A. Mumbai B. Pakse C. Luang D. Vientiane Answer: D

Q29. ‘Sayaji Ratna Award’ was recently conferred on _______.
    A. Lata Mangeskar B. Amitabh Bachchan C. Sachin Tendulkar D. Jaya Bachchan Answer: B

Q30. Mexico’s highest civilian honor “Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca” was recently conferred on _________.
    A. Abhijit Bose B. Pranab Mukherjee C. Ramnath Kovind D. Shyama Prasad Ganguly Answer: D
Q1. Where did Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched month-long Nari Sashaktikaran Sankalp Abhiyan or Women Empowerment campaign, on 20th November 2018?
    A. Kanpur B. Allahabad C. Lucknow D. Ghaziabad Answer: C

Q2. Where did Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launch the Institution’s Innovation Council, an innovation cell for higher education institutions, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. New Delhi D. Chennai Answer: C

Q3. Which organization signed a MoU with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park to help facilitate incubation of start-ups primarily in the Eastern and North Eastern states, on 21st November 2018?
    A. NITI Aayog B. Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) C. National Informatics Centre (NIC) D. Raman Research Institute (RRI) Answer: B

Q4. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved MoU between Atal Innovation Mission, India and Fund “Talent and Success” of which country, for promotion of science & technology, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Russia B. France C. Germany D. United States Answer: A

Q5. Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Commission examining the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (in the Central List) for 6 months till 31st May 2019. Who is the head of the Commission?
    A. Justice G Rohini B. Justice Motilal Singh C. Justice Praneeth Reddy D. Justice Vinay Mittal Answer: A

Q6. What is the rank of India in the list of most vacation deprived nations in the world as per Expedia Vacation Deprivation Report 2018?
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: C

Q7. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced _____ dollar in aid to the war torn Yemen, on 20thNovember 2018?
    A. $500 million B. $200 million C. $100 million D. $300 million Answer: A

Q8. Which has become the first small finance bank to introduce a personal loan scheme for salaried individuals, through which Rs 50,000 to Rs 15 lakhs personal loan will be offered to individuals earning a monthly salary of above Rs 15, 000?
    A. AU Small Finance Bank B. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank C. Muthoot Small Finance Bank D. Jana Small Finance Bank Answer: B

Q9. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has partnered with which digital payments service provider to offer online insurance premium payments on its platform?
    A. PayPal B. Paytm C. MobiKwik D. CitrusPay Answer: B

Q10. Name the actor who was awarded the 3rd Sayaji Ratna Award for his social contribution to pay off the loans of several farmers from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, on 20th November 2018?
    A. Akshay Kumar B. Amitabh Bachchan C. Shah Rukh Khan D. Irfan Khan Answer: B

Q11. Name the winners of International James Dyson award 2018, who designed a innovative ‘Urban wind turbine’ called O-Wind Turbine?
    A. Nicolas Orellana, Yaseen Noorani B. Michael Regan, Samuel Rolland C. Mike Delfino, Arian Richard D. Sean Preston, Peter Prentice Answer: A

Q12. Which organization was selected for the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2018, for its contributions in combating the trans-boundary environmental crime by United Nations Environment program?
    A. Wildlife Protection Board (WPB) B. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) C. International Wildlife Protection Organisation (IWPO) D. Crime Control Board for Wildlife (CCBW) Answer: B

Q13. Name the first Indian academician who won the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest civilian honour given to a foreigner by Mexico, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Ramamoorthy S B. Shyama Prasad Ganguly C. Vikas Seth D. Harpal Singh Answer: B

Q14. Which Indian institute won silver in the International Green Apple Award for environmental best practice 2018 at a ceremony held in London, on 22nd November 2018?
    A. Manipal Academy of Higher Education B. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur C. Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences D. Indian Institute of Management, Bombay Answer: A

Q15. Who resigned as United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director on 20th November 2018?
    A. Erik Solheim B. Jeremy Reed C. Vivian Richards D. Stacey Huffman Answer: A

Q16. Who was appointed as acting Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on 22ndNovember 2018?
    A. Joyce Msuya B. Paul Erik Hoyer C. Erik Solheim D. Soloman Hodge Answer: A

Q17. Name the person who has been appointed as head of WhatsApp India?
    A. Komal Lahiri B. Abhijit Bose C. Ruhaan Vyas D. Areem Sehgal Answer: B

Q18. Name the Indian men’s hockey team captain who inked a pact with Adidas, on 20th November 2018?
    A. Manpreet Singh B. Kuldeep Yadav C. Sunil Chetri D. Sumit Rawat Answer: A

Q19. Which software company launched its Neighbourly app in Delhi and Bangalore, to collect local information from the neighbors about their neighbourhood, on November 22, 2018?
    A. Microsoft B. Google C. Apple D. Ubisoft Answer: B

Q20. Which Indian institute has developed a smartphone-based system to detect adulteration in milk?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras B. Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad C. Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore D. Raman Research Institute Answer: B

Q21. Which country launched its second earth observation satellite named Mohammed VI-B, developed by Thales Alenia Space and Airbus, on 21st November 2018?
    A. Mexico B. Morocco C. Georgia D. Scotland Answer: B

Q22. Name the Indian Junior Shuttler, who won the bronze medal in Men’s Single event, at the LI NING BWF World Junior Championship held at Markham, Canada, from 12 to 18 November 2018?
    A. Lakshya Sen B. Poornitha Roy C. Sathyan G D. Rajesh Krishna Answer: A

Q23. When was the “Africa Industrialization Day” observed by the United Nations General Assembly?
    A. November 23 B. November 22 C. November 20 D. November 21 Answer: C

Q24. The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health will be held in which city?
    A. Gangtok B. Ahmedabad C. Hyderabad D. Pune Answer: C

Q25. What is the rank of India among the major Asian countries in terms of overall patent publication volume,according to “India Innovation Report” by Philadelphia-headquartered Clarivate Analytics?
    A. 2nd B. 4th C. 3rd D. 1st Answer: B

Q26. According to WHO World Malaria Report 2018,India recorded how much percentage decline in cases in a year between 2016 and 2017?
    A. 18% B. 15% C. 24% D. 20% Answer: C

Q27. Sangai festival 2018 begins in which state?
    A. Sikkim B. Assam C. Mizoram D. Manipur Answer: D

Q28. Which carpet city got the major boost as the government has extended the “export excellence tag”?
    A. Kolhapur B. Solapur C. Bhadohi D. Gorakhpur Answer: C

Q29. According to LinkedIn,which city pays the highest salary in India?
    A. Bengaluru B. Mumbai C. Delhi D. Chennai Answer: A

Q30. President Ramnath Kovind unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gamdhi in which city?
    A. Melbourne B. Sydney C. New York D. Paris Answer: B

Q31. 12th World Congress on mountain Medicine started in which city?
    A. Beijing B. New Delhi C. Tokyo D. Kathmandu Answer: D

Q32. Nepal’s largest exhibition on construction equipment and technology “ConMac 2018”started in which city?
    A. Pokhara B. Birgunj C. Kathmandu D. Dharan Answer: C

Q33. According to India Skills Report 2019, employability increased from 37% to how much percent in 5 years?
    A. 48.52% B. 44.58% C. 45.00 % D. 47.38% Answer: D

Q34. Who was appointed as UNICEF’s youngest ever goodwill ambassador?
    A. Roger Moore B. Millie Bobby Brown C. Richard Attenboro D. Leon Lai Answer: B

Q35. Who was appointed as MD of State Bank of Mauritius India?
    A. Anil Rai B. Dinesh Sharma C. Arijit Basu D. Siddharth Rath Answer: D

Q36. Which organization has been selected among the winners of the Asia Environment Enforcement Awards for its work in combating trans-boundary environmental crime?
    A. SIDBI B. NABARD C. Central Bureau of Investigation D. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau Answer: D

Q37. Recently, Baishnab Parida passed away.He was related to which field?
    A. Journalist B. Writer C. Actor D. Singer Answer: B

Q38. Noted poet and human rights activist Fahmida Riaz passed away.He belongs to which country?
    A. India B. Saudi Arabia C. Pakistan D. Afghanistan Answer: C

Q39. When is World Hello day observed?
    A. Nov 22 B. Nov 15 C. Nov 21 D. Nov 20 Answer: C
Q1. The World Fisheries Day (WFD-2018) is observed on which of the following dates?
    A. November 23 B. November 22 C. November 20 D. November 21 Answer: D

Q2. The researchers at which IIT have devised a Decision Support System (DSS) to boost LPG distribution in households below poverty line?
    A. IIT Indore B. IITKanpur C. IITKharagpur D. IIT Madras Answer: C

Q3. The 14th edition of International theatre festival for children “Jashne Bachpan 2018” has started in which city?
    A. NewDelhi B. Pune C. Kochi D. Bangaluru Answer: A

Q4. Which of the following organisations has launched India’s first sewer cleaning machine to put an end to the unsafe manual scavenging?
    A. Sulabh International B. Smile Foundation C. Goonj D. Uday Foundation Answer: A

Q5. Who has been elected the new President of Interpol?
    A. BillBrowder B. Alexander Prokopchuk C. Meng Hongwei D. Kim JongYang Answer: D

Q6. The Cloud seeding project of which IIT has been approved by the Union Government to induce artificial rain to clear Delhi air?
    A. IITKanpur B. IIT Indore C. IIT Madras D. IIT Kharagpur Answer: A

Q7. The first-ever business festival of Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) was held in which city?
    A. Chennai B. NewDelhi C. Pune D. Kolkata Answer: C

Q8. The world’s first underground hotel has opened in which of the following cities?
    A. Paris B. Shanghai C. Tokyo D. New York Answer: B

Q9. Which of the following cities is the venue of the 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change 2018?
    A. Beijing B. Seoul C. New Delhi D. Cape Town Answer: C

Q10. Which Indian personality has been awarded the Mexico’s highest civilian honor “Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle”
    A. Shyama Prasad Ganguly B. Nitin Nohria C. AbhijitBanerjee D. Avinash Dixit Answer: A

Q11. UN Environment Chief who has resigned?
    A. Johan Anton Wolf Grip B. Hjalmar Christian Hauge C. Erik Solheim D. Ove Gude Answer: C

Q12. Ministerial meet of BASIC Countries held in Which Country?
    A. Russia B. India C. China D. None of the above Answer: B

Q13. Which Company appoints Abhijit Bose as its India head?
    A. Amazon B. Apple C. Facebook D. WhatsApp Answer: D

Q14. Malaria cases declined by 24% in Which Country?
    A. USA B. Japan C. India D. Russia Answer: C

Q15. Which State approves Sashakt Mahila Yojna?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Andhra Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: A

Q16. Who honoured with Sayaji Ratna Award?
    A. Shahrukh Khan B. Akshay Kumar C. Aamir Khan D. Amitabh Bachchan Answer: D

Q17. M.I. Shahnawaz passed away at a private hospital in Which City?
    A. Coimbatore B. Chennai C. Madurai D. Tiruchirappalli Answer: B

Q18. ‘Zarya’, the first component of the ISS was launched by which space agency?
    A. Roscosmos B. NASA C. JAXA D. ESA Answer: A

Q19. Which nation’s spacecraft is used by astronauts to travel to and from the International Space Station?
    A. United States B. Russia C. United Kingdom D. Japan Answer: B

Q20. The first crew of ISS climbed aboard the station in which year?
    A. 1999 B. 1998 C. 2000 D. 2001 Answer: C

Q21. President Kovind has unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in which city?
    A. Sydney B. Kuala Lumpur C. Jakarta D. Hanoi Answer: A

Q22. India released a Joint Statement with which nation on November 21, 2018?
    A. Australia B. Indonesia C. Vietnam D. New Zealand Answer: C

Q23. Which state’s governor dissolved the state assembly on November 21, 2018?
    A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Meghalaya C. Andhra Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh Answer: A

Q24. The US has scaled down its annual joint military exercise ‘Foal Eagle’ with which nation?
    A. France B. Japan C. South Korea D. North Korea Answer: C

Q25. PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in 129 districts of which city?
    A. New Delhi B. Pune C. Ahmedabad D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q26. Which Indian filmmaker will be honoured with the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) Award?
    A. Mira Nair B. Anurag Kashyap C. Deepa Mehta D. Nandita Das Answer: D

Q27. Abhijit Bose has been named as the India Head of which messaging application?
    A. WhatsApp B. Hangout C. WeChat D. Snapchat Answer: A
Q1. Where was the All India Heads of Police Communication Conference held on 19th and 20th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q2. Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram has announced setting up of 36 Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Meghalaya, with a total project cost of _____ rupees?
    A. Rs 980 crores B. Rs 720 crores C. Rs 650 crores D. Rs 450 crores Answer: B

Q3. ‘Vajra Prahar’, a 12-day long joint military exercise between India and which country was started in Jaipur, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Russia B. France C. United States D. Japan Answer: C

Q4. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation of India’s first Sri Vishwakarma Skill Development University on 19th November 2018?
    A. Surat, Gujarat B. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh C. Palwal, Haryana D. Indore, Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q5. Where was the 27th BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change held on 19th and 20th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Guwahati C. Bengaluru D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q6. Where was National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) held on 19th and 20th November 2018?
    A. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh B. Mumbai, Maharashtra C. Pune, Maharashtra D. Ranchi, Jharkhand Answer: D

Q7. Which film won the ‘Best Film award’ in the 24th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF 2018) that was held in Kolkata, from 10th to 17th November 2018?
    A. The Third Wife B. Widow of Silence C. Antony Phiringi D. The Sweet Requiem Answer: A

Q8. What is the rank of India in Global Annual talent ranking released by renowned IMD Business School, Switzerland, on 20 November 2018?
    A. 45 B. 53 C. 61 D. 34 Answer: B

Q9. Where was the 4th edition of Intex South Asia held on 14th November 2018?
    A. Kathmandu, Nepal B. Dhaka, Bangladesh C. New Delhi, India D. Colombo, Sri Lanka Answer: D

Q10. Which country is rejoining Commonwealth after 2 years of withdrawal?
    A. Mauritius B. Maldives C. Thailand D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q11. Government of India along with Government of Jharkhand signed a _____ dollar loan Agreement for Jharkhand Power Improvement Project to provide affordable electricity to citizens of Jharkhand, on 20th November 2018?
    A. $ 310 million B. $ 210 million C. $ 420 million D. $ 170 million Answer: A

Q12. Which state government signed a MoU with Airbus Bizlab as per which an Innovation Centre will be set up for planning and executing all the activities to help the startups, on 17th November 2018?
    A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Punjab D. Kerala Answer: D

Q13. Name the Indian-American Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adobe who has been named by Fortune in its 2018 Business Person of the Year list?
    A. Shantanu Narayen B. Ramnath Kataria C. Vivek Pariwar D. Shivram Mathavan Answer: A

Q14. Name the first Indian who won Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the year in DP World Tour Championship held in Dubai, on 18thNovember 2018?
    A. Akshay Goel B. Shubhankar Sharma C. Rajeev Singhania D. Krish Patil Answer: B

Q15. Name the independent director of Yes Bank who resigned from his position, on 19th November 2018?
    A. R. Chandrashekhar B. Arun Kumar S C. Viddhanth Shukla D. Pramod Banerjee Answer: A

Q16. Which company will acquire Cylance, an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company for $1.4 billion, by February 2019?
    A. Nokia B. Microsoft C. Google D. BlackBerry Answer: D

Q17. Researchers from which Institute have devised ‘Decision Support System’ (DSS), a computer programme that will help maximise LPG connections in BPL (Below Poverty Line) households in the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur C. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru D. National Institute of Technology, Warrangal Answer: B

Q18. Which airport was awarded the champion award for 100 % timely closure of grievances in one year, by Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Commerce & Industry, Suresh Prabhu, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Chennai airport B. Mumbai airport C. Bengaluru airport D. Mangaluru airport Answer: A

Q19. Name the Indian tennis pair who won the women’s doubles title of WTA Taipei Open Championship held in Taipei, Taiwan, from 10th to 18th November 2018?
    A. Luksika Kumkhum and Natela Dzalamidze B. Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi C. Olga Doroshina and Lidya Joanes D. Gabrielle Sollis and Lynette Scavo Answer: B

Q20. Who won the men’s singles title of the Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open 2018 held in Kowloon, Hong Kong, from 13th to 18thNovember 2018?
    A. Son Wan Ho B. Kenta Nishimoto C. Marcus Fernaldi Gideon D. Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo Answer: A

Q21. Name the football player who became the oldest European international goalkeeper, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Georgi Petkov B. Giorgos Koudas C. Elisha Scott D. Dishan Jeremiah Answer: A

Q22. William Goldman, passed away due to complications from colon cancer and pneumonia, in Manhattan, United States, on 16thNovember 2018. He was an author and a ____?
    A. singer B. film maker C. screenwriter D. journalist Answer: C

Q23. Name the author of the book ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’ released by Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi, on 20th November 2018?
    A. Vinayak Mahadev B. Ranjan Mishra C. Dr Rajesh Bhat D. Dr Mervin Joseph Answer: C

Q24. Who is the author of the book “The Velevt Gloves” unveiled by Maharashta Director General of Police Datta Padsalgikar on 17th November 2018?
    A. Arjun Kakkar B. Balakrishna Kamath C. Ravikrishnan D. Manish Kumar Answer: B

Q25. What was the theme of Universal Children’s Day celebrated on 20th November 2018?
    A. Children are taking over and turning the world blue B. Children are the heroes of tomorrow C. Children are the pillars of tomorrow D. Children and technology Answer: A

Q26. Which state’s eco-friendly policy has led to an increase of its forest cover by over four per cent since 1993?
    A. West Bengal B. Sikkim C. Assam D. Jharkhand Answer: B

Q27. The International Cricket Council has rejected which nation’s compensation claim against India?
    A. England B. Pakistan C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh Answer: B

Q28. Saudi and UAE have announced USD 500 million in aid to which war-torn nation?
    A. Yemen B. Sudan C. Syria D. Tunisia Answer: A

Q29. The US has suspended USD 1.66 billion security assistance to which nation?
    A. Pakistan B. Israel C. Iran D. Sudan Answer: A

Q30. Which nation refused to sign UN pact on migration on November 21, 2018?
    A. Ireland B. Australia C. New Zealand D. Russia Answer: B

Q31. Erik Solheim resigned as the head of which UN programme, amid audit on his travel expenses?
    A. United Nations Development Programme B. World Food Programme C. United Nations Environment Programme D. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Answer: C

Q32. Which country plays host to the International prototype of kilogram?
    A. US B. Japan C. Russia D. France Answer: D

Q33. The international space station turned how old on November 20, 2018?
    A. 15 years B. 10 years C. 20 years D. 8 years Answer: C

Q34. Which state has launched an intensive project to conserve Gir lions?
    A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: B

Q35. Which state has passed a bill to give land rights to enclave dwellers?
    A. Maharashtra B. Jharkhand C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q36. Bainimarama sworn in for second term as which Country PM?
    A. Australia B. Fiji C. New Zealand D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q37. Which Bank Director R. Chandrashekhar Resigns?
    A. Bank of India B. SBI C. Andhra Bank D. YES Bank Answer: D

Q38. APEC Summit 2018 held in which Country?
    A. Australia B. Tonga C. Papua New Guinea D. Samoa Answer: C

Q39. Who releases book ‘Radio Kashmir in Times of Peace & War’ written by Dr Rajesh Bhat?
    A. Dr. Jitendra Singh B. Dr. Akilesh Yadav C. Dr. Suresh Kumar D. Dr. Siddarth Kumar Answer: A

Q40. Which Country wins 59th Edition of Subroto Cup Football Tournament?
    A. Australia B. India C. Bangladesh D. Samoa Answer: C
Q1. Which Union Ministry will develop Industrial Park Rating System to assess industrial parks in India?
    A. Union Ministry of Urban Development B. Union Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Union Ministry of Finance Answer: C

Q2. Where is the 14th edition of Jashne Bachpan, a theatre festival for children, held from 17th to 25th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B

Q3. Maharashtra government passed the Maratha Reservation Bill on 19th November 2018, in order to give reservation to Marathas. As per the bill, Maharashtra will create a new category called _____?
    A. SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) B. EBC (Economically Backward Class) C. Very Backward Class (VBC) D. Financially Backward Class (FBC) Answer: A

Q4. Central government announced setting up of Animation, Gaming and Visual effects Institute in which city on 19thNovember 2018?
    A. Bengaluru B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: C

Q5. Which state became the 3rd Indian state after Maharashtra and Gujarat to permanently ban Hookah bars or lounges, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Kerala D. Rajasthan Answer: B

Q6. The ____ edition of Indo-Japan Business Council- KONNICHI WA PUNE Festival was held in Pune, Maharashtra, on 17th and 18th November 2018?
    A. first B. fourth C. second D. third Answer: A

Q7. Where was the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit 2018 held on 17th & 18th November,2018?
    A. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea B. Manila, Philippines C. Jakarta, Indonesia D. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Answer: A

Q8. Three educational institutions which were built with Indian assistance of _____ Nepali rupees have been inaugurated in Kaski district of Nepal?
    A. 126.60 million Nepali rupees B. 160 million Nepali rupees C. 250.25 million Nepali rupees D. 190 million Nepali rupees Answer: A

Q9. Housing finance firm HDFC announced that it has disbursed over ____ rupees subsidy to over 51,000 customers under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), on 18th November 2018?
    A. Rs 1,100 crore B. Rs 2,300 crore C. Rs 4,200 crore D. Rs 3,200 crore Answer: A

Q10. SBICAP Ventures (SVL), an alternative asset manager and a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI Capital Markets, launched funds for Small and Medium Enterprises to raise a corpus of ____ rupees on 19th November 2018?
    A. Rs 4 billion B. Rs 2 billion C. Rs 3 billion D. Rs 2 billion Answer: A

Q11. Name the chief minister who was conferred “Universal Acceptance Thought Leader award” by UASG (Universal Acceptance Steering Group) on 13th November 2018?
    A. Vasundhara Raje B. Chandrababu Naidu C. Devendra Fadnavis D. Yogi Aditynanth Answer: A

Q12. Who was appointed the full-time chief of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for 2 years, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Ajay Devnath B. Sanjay Kumar Mishra C. Rishi Kanwar D. Praveen Mittal Answer: B

Q13. Who was appointed as the new Coal Secretary, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Sumanta Chaudhuri B. Sakshi Chaudhary C. Ram Kumar S D. Anuj Kumar Answer: A

Q14. Name the person who was appointed as Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Anupama Rao B. Murali Srinivas C. Upma Chowdhry D. Pranav Roy Answer: C

Q15. Who was appointed the new chairman of Inland Waterways Authority of India, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Jalaj Srivastava B. Mani Sharma C. Jadav Sinha D. Ruhi Kapoor Answer: A

Q16. Name the person who was appointed the new Tourism Secretary, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Rashmi Mandal B. Udaynath Chaudhary C. Yogendra Tripathy D. Mukunth Warrier Answer: C

Q17. Who was approved as the next governor of the Bank of Israel for 5 years by Israel’s Cabinet, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Karnit Flug B. Ahmed Hashim C. Benjamin Leonard D. Amir Yaron Answer: D

Q18. The 0.7 m GROWTH-India telescope located at Indian Astronomical Observatory in ______ has made its first observation which is a follow-up study of a nova explosion?
    A. Pune, Maharashtra B. Chandipur, Odisha C. Jodhpur, Rajasthan D. Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Answer: D

Q19. Name the mobile app launched by National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) for retail investors to buy government securities?
    A. NSE goBID B. NSE gSEC C. NSEBuySec D. NSE Securities Answer: A

Q20. Which country completed the deployment of its indigenously developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) constellation with the successful launch of 2 more satellites, on 19th November 2018?
    A. Japan B. China C. South Korea D. Russia Answer: B

Q21. Ireland’s Isobel Joyce and Cecelia Joyce announced their retirement from which sport on 18th November 2018?
    A. Hockey B. Baseball C. Football D. Cricket Answer: D

Q22. Who won the Men’s Singles title in the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour Finals held in London, from 11th to 18th November 2018?
    A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Alexandar Zverev D. Novak Djokovic Answer: C

Q23. Who won the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) F1H2O Grand Prix of India, held in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Erik Stark B. Erik Edin C. Marit Stromoy D. Shaun Torrente Answer: D

Q24. Narayan Das Maharaj passed away in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 19th November 2018. He was a ___?
    A. Actor B. Businessman C. Saint D. Journalist Answer: C

Q25. What was the theme of World Toilet Day 2018 observed all over the world on 19th November 2018?
    A. When Nature Calls B. Hygiene and Sanitation C. End Open defecation D. Sanitation: Importance and Implementation Answer: A

Q26. When is Quami Ekta week (National Integration Week) observed in India?
    A. November 19-25, 2018 B. November 12-18, 2018 C. November 14-20, 2018 D. November 13-19, 2018 Answer: A

Q27. Who launched the Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge?
    A. Narendra Modi B. Suresh Prabhu C. Arun Jaitley D. Rajnath Singh Answer: A

Q28. A panel led by who of the following submitted its report on India’s SEZ policy to Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu?
    A. Urjit Patel B. B.N. Mohapatra C. Arun Jaitley D. Baba Kalyani Answer: D

Q29. Which nation’s cabinet has approved a proposal to rejoin the Commonwealth, two years withdrawing?
    A. Cameroon B. Malaysia C. Maldives D. Zimbabwe Answer: C

Q30. Which country has vowed to never allow any foreign military base on its land?
    A. Vietnam B. Cambodia C. Maldives D. Cameroon Answer: B

Q31. Which state government has decided to launch an interactive mobile app for restaurants?
    A. Odisha B. Karnataka C. West Bengal D. Delhi Answer: C

Q32. Which city hosted the All India Heads of Police Communication Conference?
    A. Pune B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q33. The Union Commerce Ministry gave away the champion award to which Indian airport for timely closure of grievances?
    A. Chennai International Airport B. Indira Gandhi International Airport C. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport D. Kempegowda International Airport Answer: A

Q34. Who launched AirSewa 2.0 to make air travel hassle-free?
    A. Harsh Vardhan B. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore C. Suresh Prabhu D. Prakash Javadekar Answer: C

Q35. The 26th General Conference on Weights & Measures was held in which city?
    A. Dublin B. Versailles C. Stockholm D. Berlin Answer: B

Q36. Which among the following leaders of the 1857 rebellion was born on November 19?
    A. Rani Lakshmibai B. Tantia Tope C. Begum Hazrat Mahal D. Nana Sahib Answer: A
Q1. Joint military exercise INDRA, between India and which country, started at Babina Military Station, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Germany B. United States C. France D. Russia Answer: D

Q2. Which state launched its Online Open Learning training platform named KOOL, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Jammu & Kashmir D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q3. Which country launched its first high-speed rail line, the first ever such line in Africa, on 18th November 2018?
    A. Nigeria B. Morocco C. Kenya D. Mauritius Answer: B

Q4. Sashakt India Asset Management, incorporated by the Sunil Mehta committee, will have an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) to resolve non-performing assets (NPAs) amounting to over ____ rupees?
    A. Rs 500 crore B. Rs 100 crore C. Rs 200 crore D. Rs 600 crore Answer: A

Q5. Which bank introduced a new saving bank scheme ‘KBL SB – TASC’, a specialized scheme for Trusts, Associates Societies and Clubs during Current & Saving Accounts campaign (CASA) for FY 2018-19?
    A. Karur Vysya Bank B. Kutch Cooperative Bank C. Kerala Coopeartive Bank D. Karnataka Bank Answer: D

Q6. Who was presented with “Sumitra Charat Ram Award for Lifetime Achievement” at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi for enrichment and promotion of Indian Classical Music, on 17th November 2018?
    A. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan B. Kishori Amonkar C. Girija Devi D. Ulhas Kashalkar Answer: A

Q7. Who was elected the President of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) on 16th November 2018?
    A. Tamonas Chaudhri B. Sowmya Sehgal C. Raghu Ram D. Arvind Kumar Answer: C

Q8. Who was appointed the new Secretary in Department of Revenue, Government of India, on 17th November 2018?
    A. Hasmukh Adhia B. PK Rawat C. Ajay Bhushan Pandey D. Utpal Jain Answer: C

Q9. Name the person who was appointed the Lokayukta of West Bengal for a period of three years, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Samaresh Banerjee B. Debashish Sircar C. Asim Kumar Roy D. Pramod Karmakar Answer: C

Q10. Myntra, an Indian fashion e-commerce company, has decided to integrate its sister firm Jabong with itself. The integrated firm will be led by _____?
    A. Ananth Narayanan B. Jagdish Sen C. Rahul Singh D. Meera Das Answer: A

Q11. Where was the 8th Asian Shotgun Championship held from 3rd November to 11th November 2018?
    A. Dubai B. Kuwait C. Qatar D. Bangladesh Answer: B

Q12. Who won the Bengaluru Open ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Challenger title in Bengaluru, on 17thNovember 2018?
    A. Rakesh Nagpal B. Prashanth Jain C. Saketh Myneni D. Prajnesh Gunneswaran Answer: D

Q13. T. S. Kanaka, passed away after a brief illness in Chennai, on 16th November 2018. She was Asia’s first woman _____?
    A. pilot B. marine engineer C. neurosurgeon D. judge Answer: C

Q14. Banamali Maharana passed away in Odisha, on 18th November 2018. He was a _____?
    A. journalist B. politician C. musician D. cricketer Answer: C

Q15. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri passed away on 18th November 2018, in Mohali, Punjab. He was known as the hero of the Battle of ____ during the 1971 Indo-Pak war?
    A. Battle of Karnal B. Battle of Samugarh C. Battle of Longewala D. Battle of Chausa Answer: C

Q16. What was the theme of The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed on 18th November 2018?
    A. Respect the rules B. Roads have stories C. Reduce road fatalities by 50% by 2020 D. Rules to remember Answer: B

Q17. When was the first Naturopathy Day celebrated throughout India?
    A. November 16 B. November 15 C. November 18 D. November 17 Answer: C

Q18. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended which country’s presidential inauguration on November 17, 2018?
    A. Indonesia B. Sri Lanka C. Maldives D. Malaysia Answer: C

Q19. Who has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary?
    A. Girish Chandra Murmu B. Yogendra Tripathy C. N Sivasailam D. Ajay Bhushan Pandey Answer: D

Q20. Who has been appointed as the new Expenditure Secretary?
    A. Chhabilendra Roul B. Girish Chandra Murmu C. Ajay Bhushan Pandey D. Sumanta Chaudhuri Answer: B

Q21. Which state has passed the Maratha Reservation Bill?
    A. Gujarat B. Andhra Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka Answer: C

Q22. Who became the youngest champion of the ATP World Tour Finals in men’s tennis since Djokovic claimed the first of his five titles a decade ago?
    A. Alexander Zverev B. Kevin Anderson C. Dominic Thiem D. John Isner Answer: A

Q23. Which state has formed a committee to revise auto fares?
    A. Delhi B. Uttar Pradesh C. Haryana D. Punjab Answer: A

Q24. India’s first cyber "war room" is going to be set up in which of the following technology institutes?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur B. Birla Institute of Technology and Science C. Bhilai Institute of Technology D. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Answer: D

Q25. When is World Toilet Day observed?
    A. 18th November B. 19th November C. 20th November D. 16th November Answer: A

Q26. Which state has announced its new Biotechnology Policy?
    A. Jharkhand B. Uttar Pradesh C. Odisha D. Telangana Answer: C

Q27. According to commercial satellite network 'Planet', which statue is visible from space?
    A. Statue of Liberty B. Statue of Unity C. Spring Temple Buddha D. Emperors Yan and Huang Answer: B

Q28. 8th National Conference of Women in Police was held in Which City?
    A. Jaipur B. Ranchi C. Agra D. Raipur Answer: B

Q29. Which Govt Ministry nominates 3 new members of National Commission for Women?
    A. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare B. Ministry of AYUSH C. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers D. Ministry of Woman & Child Development Answer: D

Q30. Who presented lifetime achievement award in Delhi?
    A. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan B. Suresh Karna C. Yadav Dharma D. Naresh Kumar Answer: A

Q31. Which of the Indian player won bronze in BWF World junior badminton championship?
    A. Srikanth Kidambi B. Lin Dan C. Vitidsarn D. Lakshya Sen Answer: D

Q32. India’s first specialized hospital for elephants was recently opened in Which City?
    A. Indore B. Mathura C. Pune D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q33. Decorated war veteran who has passed away?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Surjit Singh Barnala C. Gurcharan Singh Tohra D. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri Answer: D
Q1. Name the head of the tribunal set up by the Home Ministry to decide on banning 2 militant groups from Tripura, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Vikas Seth B. Suresh Kait C. Ram Prasad Chauhan D. Anil Kumar Jha Answer: B

Q2. Where was the 9th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IK-IGC) held on 15th and 16th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru Answer: C

Q3. Where was Global Digital Content Market 2018 (GDCM 2018) hosted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on 14th and 15th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. Guwahati D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q4. Women and Child Development Ministry announced that the Government will reimburse employers the salaries for 7 of the 26 weeks of maternity leave for women, who are earning more than _____ a month?
    A. Rs 15,000 B. Rs 18,000 C. Rs 50,000 D. Rs 25,000 Answer: A

Q5. Where was the Regional meeting of the World Customs Organisation, held from 13th to 16th November 2018?
    A. Pune, Maharashtra B. Cuttack, Odisha C. Jaipur, Rajasthan D. Guwahati, Assam Answer: C

Q6. Where was India’s first specialized hospital for elephants unveiled on 17th November 2018?
    A. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu B. Wyanad, Kerala C. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh D. Coorg, Karnataka Answer: C

Q7. Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has approved setting up of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts to dispose off pending cases of rape and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act throughout India. The financial implication of this project is _____?
    A. Rs 890.80 crore B. Rs 900.67 crore C. Rs 767.25 crore D. Rs 560.98 crore Answer: C

Q8. India signed extradition, mutual legal assistance and defence cooperation treaties to jointly fight threats from ISIS under their counter-terror partnership, with which country, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Morocco B. Egypt C. Afghanistan D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q9. Where did India and China held the 9th Annual Defence and Security Dialogue on 13th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Beijing, China C. Mumbai, India D. Shanghai, China Answer: B

Q10. Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a ____ dollar Loan Agreement to support lending by India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) in New Delhi, on 17th November 2018?
    A. $300 million B. $250 million C. $500 million D. $400 million Answer: A

Q11. Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a _____ dollar loan to continue financing the transmission system upgrades in Himachal Pradesh, on 16th November 2018?
    A. $105 million B. $95 million C. $88 million D. $130 million Answer: A

Q12. Credit Rating Agency Fitch affirmed India’s “Long term Foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)” at ____ with a stable outlook, on 15th November 2018?
    A. BBB- B. BB+ C. BB- D. BBB+ Answer: A

Q13. Name the educationist who was conferred the Global Education Leaders Award 2018 for contribution to ‘K-12 education and promotion of Art and Culture’ at the 2nd India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS), held at, Dubai, on 30th and 31st October 2018?
    A. Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati B. Dr. VK Saraswat C. Dr. Poornima Balakrishnan D. Dr. Savitha Ram Answer: A

Q14. Who was appointed as the new Brexit Secretary by British Prime Minister Theresa May, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Dominic Rabab B. Stephen Barclay C. Shelley Jonas D. Martha Kaling Answer: A

Q15. Who will take charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google Cloud in early 2019?
    A. Diane Greene B. Thomas Kurian C. Vinay Mishra D. Preston Scavo Answer: B

Q16. Who was appointed as OYO Hotels’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India and South Asia operations with effect from December 1, 2018?
    A. Aditya Ghosh B. Ramesh Pawan C. Ritesh Agarwal D. Sanjay Misra Answer: B

Q17. Name the former SBI chairman who resigned from the External Expert on the Search and Selection Committee (S&SC) panel, on 17th November 2018?
    A. R Shivram B. O P Bhatt C. Nancy Regan D. Kuldeep Yadav Answer: B

Q18. Which country has built an ‘artificial sun’ that reaches 100 million °C, 6 times the temperature of Sun’s core of 15 million °C?
    A. United States B. China C. Russia D. Japan Answer: B

Q19. Alyque Padamsee passed away in Mumbai, on 17th November 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Athlete B. Social Activist C. Ad film maker D. Doctor Answer: C

Q20. Which word has been named Word of the year 2018 by Oxford Dictionary?
    A. Post-truth B. Toxic C. Communal D. Techno Answer: B

Q21. When was International Students’ Day observed all over the world?
    A. November 14 B. November 15 C. November 16 D. November 17 Answer: D

Q22. When was National Epilepsy Day observed in India to create awareness about epilepsy?
    A. November 17 B. November 15 C. November 14 D. November 13 Answer: A

Q23. President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 'CII Agro Tech 2018' in ________ on 1 December 2018.
    A. Lucknow B. Jaipur C. New Delhi D. Chandigarh Answer: D

Q24. In which state the six-day 'Shri Renukaji Fair' has commenced?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Punjab C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chattisgarh Answer: A

Q25. The two-day summit to mark the World Tolerance Day was inaugurated in ________ on 16 November 2018.
    A. Singapore B. Tajikistan C. India D. Dubai Answer: D

Q26. Which of the following countries has become the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen in an effort to protect its vulnerable coral reefs?
    A. Venezuela B. Thailand C. Palau D. Maldives Answer: C

Q27. On 16 November 2018, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $105 million loan agreement for financing the power transmission project in which state?
    A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Andhra Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q28. 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar' was organised in which country?
    A. China B. Sri Lanka C. USA D. France Answer: A

Q29. The 'ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit' was held in which country?
    A. Bhutan B. Cambodia C. Singapore D. Japan Answer: C

Q30. 'EXERCISE INDRA 2018' is held between India and which other country?
    A. Sri Lanka B. Nepal C. Bhutan D. Russia Answer: D

Q31. Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) conferred 'Universal Acceptance Thought Leader Award' to Chief Minister of which State?
    A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Chattisgarh Answer: A

Q32. Justice Amareshwar Pratap Sahi sworn in as the Chief Justice of ________ High Court.
    A. Gujarat B. Patna C. Allahabad D. Jodhpur Answer: B

Q33. Justice Govind Mathur took oath as the Chief Justice of the ________ High Court .
    A. Madras B. Allahabad C. Bombay D. Patna Answer: B
Q1. Name the chairperson of the ‘Himalayan State Regional Council’ constituted by NITI Aayog to ensure sustainable development of the Himalayan region, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Dr Meenakshi Das B. Dr VK Saraswat C. Dr Virendra Chauhan D. Dr Himanshu Kumar Answer: B

Q2. Where was South Asian Regional Conference on Urban Infrastructure held on 15th and 16th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q3. Where was Maharashtra’s second Mega Food Park inaugurated by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Nagpur B. Pune C. Aurangabad D. Chandrapur Answer: C

Q4. Name the South African president who will be the chief guest at the 2019 Republic Day parade of India?
    A. Cyril Ramaphosa B. Mark Fergusen C. Nick Gonzales D. Daniel Castellano Answer: A

Q5. Where did the 15-day Aadi Mahotsav festival commence on November 16, 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh C. Delhi D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q6. Where was the 26th Conference of Central and States Statistical Organizations held on 15th and 16th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, Delhi B. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh C. Pune, Maharashtra D. Indore, Madhya Pradesh Answer: B

Q7. Nongkrem dance festival was celebrated in which state on 11th and 12th November 2018?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Meghalaya D. Manipur Answer: C

Q8. Which state government launched the ‘Gau Samridhi Plus scheme’ or ‘Cow Samridhi Plus Scheme’ to offer insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state, on 16th November 2018?
    A. Telangana B. Haryana C. Rajasthan D. Kerala Answer: D

Q9. Two important projects were inaugurated on 15th November 2018, under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, at PTSO Lake in Tawang, of which state?
    A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Kerala D. Bihar Answer: A

Q10. Shri Ramayana Express, an 800-seat special tourist train that would run on the Ramayana circuit, was flagged off from which city on 16th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Lucknow C. Rajkot D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q11. Where was the India-Taiwan SME Development Forum held from 13th to 17th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Taipei, Taiwan C. Mumbai, India D. Changhua, Taiwan Answer: B

Q12. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously agreed to lift arms embargoes, travel bans, asset freezes and targeted sanctions on which of the following country after 9 years on 14th November 2018?
    A. Ethiopia B. Eritrea C. Somalia D. Sudan Answer: B

Q13. Where was the 33rd edition of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Summit, held from 11th to 15th November 2018?
    A. Malaysia B. Singapore C. China D. India Answer: B

Q14. Where was the 13th East Asia Summit (EAS) held on 15th November 2018?
    A. Singapore B. Vietnam C. Bangladesh D. Philippines Answer: A

Q15. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a fine of _____ rupees on The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd for non-compliance with Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) and Know Your Customer/Anti-money Laundering (KYC/AML) norms, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Rs 4.5 crore B. Rs 2.5 crore C. Rs 3 crore D. Rs 1 crore Answer: C

Q16. RBI imposed a fine of _____ rupees on Deutsche Bank, for non-compliance with Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) & Know Your Customer/Anti-money Laundering (KYC/AML) norms, and disclosure of monetary penalties imposed by the regulator, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Rs 3. 01 crore B. Rs 2.55 crore C. Rs 6.01 crore D. Rs 1.70 crore Answer: A

Q17. Which bank launched a credit card Named Nexxt Credit Card which is India’s first Interactive card with buttons, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank C. IndusInd Bank D. HDFC Bank Answer: C

Q18. The number of digital payment transactions in India reached ______ crore in August 2018, more than three-fold increase from October 2016?
    A. 244.81 B. 534.78 C. 789.12 D. 199.66 Answer: A

Q19. Who was appointed as the first ever youth ambassador of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Priyanka Chopra B. Hima Das C. Manu Bhaker D. Virat Kohli Answer: B

Q20. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Congo, on 5th November 2018?
    A. Sanjay Bisaria B. GV Gowtham C. Nina Tshering La D. Samuel Thompson Answer: C

Q21. Who was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Infosys with effect from November 17, 2018?
    A. Jayesh Sanghrajka B. Murali Rajendran C. Sanket Pandit D. Kunal Kashyap Answer: A

Q22. Indian Navy successfully completed refit of Coast Guard Ship Huravee of which country and formally handed over the ship to Major Mohamed Jamshad, Commanding Officer of Huravee, on 15th November 2018?
    A. Mauritius B. Maldives C. Sri Lanka D. Bangladesh Answer: B

Q23. Cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’ made landfall in Nagapattinam district of which state on 16th November 2018?
    A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B

Q24. Who won the inaugural Tata Steel Chess India Blitz Tournament in Kolkata on 14th November 2018?
    A. Viswanathan Anand B. Hikaru Nakamura C. R Praggnanandha D. Baskaran Adhiban Answer: A

Q25. Name the Indian cueist who won his 3rd straight IBSF (International Billiards and Snooker Federation) billiards title in the 150-up format, in the IBSF 150-up Billiards Championship, held at Yangon, Myanmar, on 15th November 2018?
    A. Pankaj Advani B. Dhruv Sitwala C. Aditya Mehta D. Sourav Kothari Answer: A

Q26. Name the author of the book ‘A Great Association-Glimpses into the Life of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha’ released by Prasar Bharati’s CEO Shashi Shekar Vempati?
    A. Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha B. Swami Nithyanandha C. Swami Ravishankar Shastri D. Swami Nithyashree Poorva Answer: A

Q27. When was National Press Day celebrated in India?
    A. November 16 B. November 15 C. November 14 D. November 13 Answer: A

Q28. When was International day of tolerance observed?
    A. November 13 B. November 14 C. November 15 D. November 16 Answer: D

Q29. Which company recently named Jayesh Sanghrajka as its interim CFO?
    A. TCS B. Infosys C. Wipro D. HCL Tech Answer: B

Q30. 9th Annual Defence & Security Dialogue between India and China held in Which City?
    A. Shanghai B. Shenzhen C. Guangzhou D. Beijing Answer: D

Q31. Who took oath as Allahabad HC Chief Justice?
    A. Govind Mathur B. Dipak Misra C. Jasti Chelameswar D. Ranjan Gogoi Answer: A
Q1. Which union ministry launched two new initiatives namely, Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) and Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) in New Delhi, on 13th November 2018?
    A. Union Ministry of Human Resource Development B. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Union Ministry of Urban Development D. Union Ministry of Finance Answer: A

Q2. Where was the 4th International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine inaugurated on 15th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q3. India and UK signed the MOU on India-UK Cancer Research Initiative on 15th November 2018, for a 5-year collaborative research at the Inaugural Researchers’ Summit held in _____?
    A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q4. Where was the 6th Indian Social Work Congress (ISWC) held from 1st to 3rd November 2018?
    A. Indore B. New Delhi C. Nagpur D. Kochi Answer: B

Q5. Which state/union territory police launched ‘NIPUN’, an e-learning portal to impart in-service training to its personnel, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Chandigarh B. Delhi C. Maharashtra D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q6. Where is the 3rd India International Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated from 14th to 17th November 2018?
    A. Gangtok, Sikkim B. Shillong, Meghalaya C. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh D. Imphal, Manipur Answer: B

Q7. Name the initiative launched by Twitter India to encourage the youth to contribute in public debates and participate in civic engagement for the 2019 general elections?
    A. #PowerOf18 B. #VoteForNation C. #ChangeIn2019 D. #NewIndiaIn2019 Answer: A

Q8. Reserve Bank of India pumped in ____ rupees into the system, through Open Market Operations, on 15th November 2018?
    A. Rs 12,000 crore B. Rs 50,000 crore C. Rs 65,000 crore D. Rs 15,000 crore Answer: A

Q9. Which energy source is expected to overtake coal as the world’s second largest energy source after oil by 2030, according to report by International Energy Agency (IEA) titled World Energy Outlook 2018?
    A. Petrol B. Natural gas C. Diesel D. Nitrogen Answer: B

Q10. Who was sworn in as the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Justice Ajith Desai B. Justice Govind Mathur C. Justice Ram Chauhan D. Justice Leela Chandar Answer: B

Q11. Who was sworn in as the 4th Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Justice Sanjoy Karol B. Justice Sumit Deol C. Justice Ananth Kumar D. Justice Jay Prakash Answer: A

Q12. Who was sworn in as the 24th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Justice Praveen Hebbal B. Justice Umesh Singh C. Justice Sanjay Kumar Seth D. Justice Anuj Kumar Answer: C

Q13. Name Yes Bank’s non-executive chairman, who stepped down with immediate effect, on 15th November 2018?
    A. Ranjan Mishra B. Ashok Chawla C. Rana Kapoor D. Girish Chandra Answer: B

Q14. Name the Indian cricketer who has maintained his number one position in the ICC (International Cricket Council) ODI (One Day International) bowler rankings published on 13th November 2018?
    A. Jasprit Bumrah B. Kuldeep Yadav C. Yuzvendra Chahal D. Shikhar Dawan Answer: A

Q15. Name the 15-year-old Kashmiri student, who has won gold medal, at the World Kick Boxing Championship in Argentina, held from 5th to 10th November 2018?
    A. Aabid Hamid B. Master Hashim C. Abrou Mohammed D. Irshad Ahmad Ganie Answer: A

Q16. Australia’s John Hastings announced his retirement from which sport on 14th November 2018?
    A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Basketball Answer: C

Q17. When was World Philosophy Day celebrated throughout the world?
    A. November 12 B. November 13 C. November 14 D. November 15 Answer: D

Q18. The Government has announced that it will be refunding the employers the pay for how many weeks of maternity leave given to employees?
    A. 7 weeks B. 6 weeks C. 26 weeks D. 12 weeks Answer: A

Q19. The Horn of African Nation Eritrea signed a peace deal after decades of stand-off in July 2018 with which neighbouring nation?
    A. Sudan B. Djibouti C. Ethiopia D. Libya Answer: C

Q20. The South Asian Regional Conference on Urban Infrastructure was held in which city?
    A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q21. The rural region of which among the following states was declared ODF on November 15, 2018?
    A. West Bengal B. Jharkhand C. Karnataka D. Goa Answer: B

Q22. Which city hosted the World Tolerance Summit 2018?
    A. Dubai B. New York C. Geneva D. Stockholm Answer: A

Q23. Where was the 17th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting held?
    A. Singapore B. India C. Japan D. Russia Answer: A

Q24. Which of the following was the Partner Country at the 38th India International Trade Fair?
    A. Thailand B. Afghanistan C. Bhutan D. Sri Lanka Answer: B

Q25. When the World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year?
    A. November 12 B. November 13 C. November 14 D. November 15 Answer: C

Q26. India’s first multi-modal terminal was inaugurated on which river?
    A. Yamuna B. Brahmaputra C. Kaveri D. Ganga Answer: D

Q27. Name the Partner Country of the 9th Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019.
    A. United Arab Emirates B. United States C. United Kingdom D. Saudi Arabia Answer: A

Q28. Which of the following has been appointed as UNICEF India’s Youth Brand Ambassador?
    A. MC Mary Com B. Hima Das C. PV Sindhu D. Saina Nehwal Answer: B

Q29. Which Bank Chairman Ashok Chawla stepped down with immediate effect?
    A. ICICI Bank B. HDFC Bank C. Axis Bank D. YES Bank Answer: D

Q30. Which country to top US as 2nd-Largest Carbon Spewer From Power: IEA Report?
    A. India B. Denmark C. Pakistan D. Indonesia Answer: A

Q31. Which State govt reveals Amaravati art-inspired state emblem?
    A. Himachal Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: C
Q1. Where was the 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Culture, Mahesh Sharma, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru Answer: C

Q2. UNICEF along with which organization launched UNICEF-Atal Tinkering Lab Hackthon to commemorate Children’s Day, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Infosys B. NITI Aayog C. Ministry of Human Resource Development D. National Council of Educational Research and Training Answer: B

Q3. Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has launched a scheme named “Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” to provide cheaper loans to startups in the cooperative sector. It will be implemented by _____?
    A. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) B. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) C. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) D. State Bank of India (SBI) Answer: B

Q4. Ministry of Finance has issued a notification regarding the release of the Rs 75 coin to commemorate 75th anniversary of which leader?
    A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru B. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Sardar Vallabhai Patel Answer: B

Q5. Where did the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Mrs. Kim Jung-sook, inaugurate the Queen Huh memorial on 6th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, Delhi B. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh C. Ahmedabad, Gujarat D. Jaipur, Rajasthan Answer: B

Q6. India will become the _____ biggest emitter of carbon dioxide from the power sector in the world before 2030, according to the report by the International Energy Agency titled ‘World Energy Outlook’?
    A. first B. second C. third D. fourth Answer: B

Q7. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu unveiled a 7 foot bronze statue for the contribution of over 4,700 soldiers and labourers from British India in the town of Laventie located in which country, on 10th November 2018?
    A. England B. France C. Russia D. Germany Answer: B

Q8. Which entity signed a MoU with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in Abu Dhabi for storage of Crude Oil at Padur Underground Facility in Karnataka, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D. Hindustan Petro Chemicals Limited (HPCL) Answer: A

Q9. Name the professor who has been selected for the Infosys Prize 2018 under the Humanities category?
    A. Navakanta Bhat B. Kavita Singh C. Roop Mallik D. Nalini Anantharaman Answer: B

Q10. Who was named La Liga league’s best player of the 2017-18 campaign, by Marca at an awards ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Lionel Messi B. Jan Oblak C. Iago Aspas D. Marcelino Answer: A

Q11. Name the Union Minister who was assigned additional portfolio of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs due to the sudden demise of Union Minister Ananth Kumar, on 13th November 2018?
    A. DV Sadananda Gowda B. Narendra Singh Tomar C. Arun Jaitley D. Jual Oram Answer: B

Q12. Who was appointed India operation head of Apple on 13th November 2018?
    A. R Narayanan B. Ashish Chowdhary C. Rahul Mehta D. Hritesh Kataria Answer: B

Q13. Who was appointed the next High Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on 12th November 2018?
    A. KV Arun Reddy B. Abhay Thakur C. Saif Ameer Khan D. Saroj Kumar Answer: B

Q14. Name the person who resigned as CEO of Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce giant group, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Sachin Bansal B. Binny Bansal C. Kalyan Krishnamurthy D. Ananth Narayanan Answer: B

Q15. Name the CEO and MD of Ashok Leyland, who announced his resignation from the company, on 13th November 2018?
    A. Vinod Dasari B. Ramanath Seshadri C. Dheeraj Hinduja D. Tripti Lunia Answer: A

Q16. Name the heaviest satellite launched in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle, GSLV-Mk III D2, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on 14th November 2018?
    A. GSAT-54 B. GSAT-29 C. GSAT-14 D. GSAT-12 Answer: B

Q17. Which state government signed a MoU with All India Football Federation (AIFF) to host National team camps and become the home of the I-League side Indian Arrows, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh C. Kerala D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q18. Munaf Patel announced his retirement from which sport on 9th November 2018?
    A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Shooting Answer: C

Q19. England’s Joe Cole announced his retirement from which sport on 13th November 2018?
    A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Swimming Answer: B

Q20. Chitta Jena died following a short term illness in Cuttack, Odisha, on 13th November 2018. He was a ____?
    A. Journalist B. Educationalist C. Politician D. Singer Answer: D

Q21. When was Children’s day celebrated in India to commemorate the first prime minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s 129th birth anniversary?
    A. November 12 B. November 13 C. November 11 D. November 14 Answer: D

Q22. What was the theme of World Diabetes Day 2018 observed on 14th November 2018?
    A. Diabetes: The Sweet Evil B. The Family and Diabetes C. Beat Diabetes D. Diabetes and Lifestyle Answer: B

Q23. What was the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 observed in India from 29th October to 3rd November 2018?
    A. Building a better India B. Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India C. Digital Ways to build a corruption free India D. Better Nation: building a corruption free system Answer: B

Q24. Which state observed ‘Rosogolla Day’ to commemorate the first anniversary of receiving Geographical Indication or GI tag for its famous sweet Rosogolla, on 14th November 2018?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. West Bengal C. Madhya Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: B

Q25. What was the theme of the 33rd ASEAN summit 2018?
    A. Resilience and Innovation B. One ASEAN at the Heart of Dynamic Asia C. Energy, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development D. Strengthening ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Answer: A

Q26. Which Indian project won the 2018 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award in ‘Award of Distinction’ category?
    A. LAMO Centre of Ladakh B. University of Mumbai Library Building C. Ruttonsee Muljee Jetha Fountain D. Rajabai Clock Tower Answer: A

Q27. As per the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) report, which Indian city is the most congested one?
    A. Delhi B. Gurgaon C. Kolkata D. Bengaluru Answer: D

Q28. The first-ever bilateral naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2018’ began between India and which country?
    A. Cuba B. Indonesia C. Philippines D. Maldives Answer: B

Q29. According to a Cisco-led study, which country is going to add 14 lakh IT jobs in new-age technologies by 2027?
    A. Bangladesh B. Japan C. China D. India Answer: D

Q30. The 26th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organisation has held in which state?
    A. Maharashtra B. Delhi C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q31. The UNSC has unanimously agreed to lift sanctions against which nation after nine years?
    A. Botswana B. Burundi C. Cameroon D. Eritrea Answer: D

Q32. According to ISRO Chief K Sivan, the first unmanned programme of 'Gaganyaan' has been planned for when?
    A. December 2020 B. March 2019 C. January 2019 D. November 2020 Answer: A

Q33. The Election Commission has appointed Ashish Kundra as the Chief Electoral Officer of which state?
    A. Telangana B. Mizoram C. Rajasthan D. Chhattisgarh Answer: B

Q34. Which Summit was not held in Singapore recently?
    A. 33rd ASEAN Summit B. World Water Summit 2018 C. East Asia Summit D. 2nd RCEP Summit Answer: B

Q35. Which Indian politician delivered the keynote speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival?
    A. Suresh Parbhu B. Ram Nath Kovind C. Narendra Modi D. Venkaiah Naidu Answer: C
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an inland port in Varanasi on the Ganga River connecting Uttar Pradesh holy city and Haldia in West Bengal for navigation of large vessels, worth _____ rupees, with aid from World Bank, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Rs 5,369.18 crore B. Rs 2,678.45 crore C. Rs 6,345.20 crore D. Rs 7,899.99 crore Answer: A

Q2. Which union ministry prepared a draft of new Scheme called Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS) in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai?
    A. Ministry of Human Resource Development B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy C. Ministry of MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) D. Ministry of Finance Answer: B

Q3. Government set up a state-of-the-art National Data Repository, on November 13, 2018. It will be wholly funded by _____?
    A. World Bank B. Government of India C. International Monetary Fund D. National Geo-scientific Society Answer: C

Q4. Name the Indian naval ship that reached the port of Surabaya in Indonesia to participate in the inaugural edition of Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ from 12th to 18th November 2018?
    A. INS Veer B. INS Shakthi C. INS Rana D. INS Prithvi Answer: C

Q5. India increased its financial contribution to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from 1 million dollars in 2016 to _____ dollars in 2018?
    A. 2 million dollars B. 3 million dollars C. 4 million dollars D. 5 million dollars Answer: D

Q6. Which Corporation and Vilnius signed a MoU of cooperation as part of ‘International Urban Cooperation’ in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, on 13th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai Corporation B. Kochi Corporation C. Bhubaneswar Corporation D. Visakhapatnam Corporation Answer: B

Q7. Where did Union minister of state for Ayush, Shripad Naik lay the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, on 13th November 2018?
    A. Dhargal, Goa B. Kozhikode, Kerala C. Indore, Madhya Pradesh D. Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Answer: A

Q8. Where was the 3rd annual meeting of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Councils held on 12th and 13th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Dubai, United Arab Emirates C. Tokyo, Japan D. Beijing, China Answer: B

Q9. Which country has been named the safest country to visit, according to a report by ‘Which? Travel’, a travel magazine?
    A. United States B. Ireland C. Iceland D. Singapore Answer: C

Q10. Where was the meeting for trade Ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held on 12th and 13th November 2018?
    A. Singapore B. Egypt C. Pakistan D. China Answer: A

Q11. Amnesty International has withdrawn ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ Award, from which leader, based on accusations of supporting human rights abuses by not taking efforts to stop violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority?
    A. Htin Kyaw B. Min Hyu C. Aung San Suu Kyi D. Xi Jinping Answer: C

Q12. Name the American Rock and Roll singer who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, by United States on 16th November 2018?
    A. Elvis Presley B. Jeremy Reed C. Harrison Alfred D. Andrew Delfino Answer: A

Q13. Who was honoured with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” posthumously at the 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi, on 13th November 2018?
    A. Dr. Martha Farrell B. Dr. Ramon Pereis C. Dr. Reeta Kumar D. Dr. Kriti Sharma Answer: A

Q14. Who was appointed as Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific by Bank for International Settlements (BIS), on 13th November 2018?
    A. Vinod Dasari B. Siddharth Tiwari C. Vidanth Sharma D. Anshul Agrawal Answer: B

Q15. Who was appointed as a non-executive director of Vodafone Group, on 9th November 2018?
    A. Arpit Mehta B. Sanjiv Ahuja C. Indra Chatterjee D. Pihu Goyal Answer: B

Q16. Who was appointed as brand ambassador of Chennai-based Bharat Matrimony, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Trisha Krishnan B. R Ashwin C. Arya D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni Answer: D

Q17. Which space agency has planned to send tissue chips or organs-on-chips, to the International Space Station (ISS) to test their response to stress, drugs and genetic changes?
    A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) C. European Space Agency (ESA) D. China National Space Administration (CNSA) Answer: B

Q18. Which country won the 2018 Fed Cup Trophy for the 6th time in eight years, in Czech Republic, on 11th November 2018?
    A. United States B. Czech Republic C. South Korea D. Japan Answer: B

Q19. Name the cricketer who won his 7th Man of the Series award in ODIs, as India won the ODI series against West Indies, held between 21st October and 1st November 2018, across several cities of India?
    A. Virat Kohli B. Prithvi Shaw C. Kuldeep Yadav D. Shikhar Dawan Answer: A

Q20. Roshan Lal Sethi died following a long term illness, at his residence in Delhi, on 10th November 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Politcian B. Sports Journalist C. Actor D. Singer Answer: B

Q21. Stan Lee died in Los Angeles, United States, on 12th November 2018. He was a _____?
    A. Social Activist B. Comic book writer C. Politician D. Baseball Player Answer: B

Q22. When was World Pneumonia Day observed all over the world?
    A. November 11 B. November 12 C. November 13 D. November 10 Answer: B

Q23. When was World Kindness Day celebrated throughout the world?
    A. November 10 B. November 11 C. November 12 D. November 13 Answer: D

Q24. World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed on _____ throughout the world?
    A. November 12 to 18, 2018 B. November 5 to 11, 2018 C. November 19 to 25, 2018 D. November 26 to 30, 2018 Answer: A

Q25. The Union Ministry of Finance decided to release commemorative coin of what amount on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the hoisting of Tricolour for the first time by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose?
    A. Rs 75 B. Rs100 C. Rs150 D. Rs200 Answer: A

Q26. The multi-modal inland waterways project was inaugurated recently in which city?
    A. Bengaluru B. Varanasi C. Agra D. Prayagraj Answer: B

Q27. Which organisation in November 2018 stripped Aung San Suu Kyifrom its highest honour Ambassador of Conscience Award?
    A. Norwegian Nobel Committee B. UNESCO C. Amnesty International D. All of them Answer: C

Q28. Which Indian wrestler was ranked world No. 1 rank in 65 Kg category?
    A. Sushil Kumar B. Pawan Kumar C. Yogeshwar Dutt D. Bajrang Punia Answer: D

Q29. India procured M777 Howitzers, recently inducted into Indian Army, from which country?
    A. United States B. Japan C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia Answer: A

Q30. Union Minister Ananth Kumar passed away recently. He belonged to which state?
    A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha Answer: B

Q31. Which Union Minister was given the additional charge of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs?
    A. Nitin Gadkari B. Ravi Shankar Prasad C. Birender Singh D. Narendra Singh Tomar Answer: D

Q32. Which Union Minister has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizer?
    A. D V Sadanand Gowda B. Smriti Irani C. Suresh Prabhu D. Dharmendra Pradhan Answer: A

Q33. Exercise INDRA 2018 was held between India and which nation?
    A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Russia Answer: D

Q34. The Parliament of which among the following nations has passed a no confidence motion against its new Prime Minister?
    A. Pakistan B. Sri Lanka C. Brazil D. Malaysia Answer: B

Q35. Indian government has decided to release a Rs 75 commemorative coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the hoisting of Tricolour for the first time by this Indian freedom fighter.
    A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Bhagat Singh C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose D. Mahatma Gandhi Answer: C

Q36. Which country will participate in the 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit' as a partner country for the second consecutive year?
    A. Russia B. Japan C. UAE D. France Answer: C
Q1. Where was the 2nd edition of INSPIRE (International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency) held from 11th to 13th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Mangaluru D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q2. Where was Global Cooling Innovation Summit held on 12th and 13th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Pune C. Indore D. Kolkata Answer: A

Q3. India signed a MoU on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, with which country, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Mexico B. Morocco C. Spain D. Egypt Answer: B

Q4. Which state government has announced a ban on import of fish into the state for 6 months, effective from November 12, 2018?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala C. Goa D. Gujarat Answer: C

Q5. The first ever “Water Handloom Hut” in the North East region was inaugurated at Loktak Lake, in _____, on 12thNovember 2018?
    A. Kohima, Nagaland B. Aizwl, Mizoram C. Imphal, Manipur D. Agartala, Tripura Answer: C

Q6. A National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group has been formed to identify cases of monogenic diabetes across India, with _____ as nodal centre?
    A. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) B. Manipal School of Medicine (MSM) C. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) D. Madras Medical Centre (MMC) Answer: A

Q7. Supreme Court has declared that, it can be presumed that, a couple who live together as husband and wife are legally married and the woman can claim maintenance under Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
    A. 122 B. 125 C. 255 D. 145 Answer: B

Q8. Name the Indian mountaineer who became the first Indian to climb Mt Giluwe, the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Satyarup Siddhanta B. Debabhuson Borah C. Arunima Singh D. Apoorvi Rawat Answer: A

Q9. Who was announced as the winner of the Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam, on 12th November 2018?
    A. Dr Debabhuson Borah B. Dr Natwar Singh C. Dr Theodre Alfred D. Dr Raman Roy Answer: A

Q10. Name the world’s largest supercomputer designed to work like the human brain that has been switched on for the first time?
    A. Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) B. Spiral Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) C. Superior Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) D. Super Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) Answer: B

Q11. Which institute has developed a portable solar-powered cold storage device for storing vegetables, fruits, etc.?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-K) B. Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) C. Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) D. Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D) Answer: A

Q12. Who won the men’s singles title of 2018 Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament, held in Fuzhou, China, from 6th to 11th November 2018?
    A. Kento Momota B. Chou Tien-chen C. He Jiting D. Tan Qiang Answer: A

Q13. Who won the won Brazilian Grand Prix in Brazil on 11th November 2018?
    A. Lewis Hamilton B. Sebastian Vettel C. Max Verstappen D. Kimi Raikkonen Answer: B

Q14. Name the authors of the book ‘Healed’ that was unveiled on 10th November 2018?
    A. Rakesh Aluwalia & Arpita Singh B. Manisha Koirala & Neelam Kumar C. Vishal Ram & Sreeram S D. Ravi Kishan & Poornima Rao Answer: B

Q15. H.N. Ananth Kumar, passed away after combating lung cancer in Bengaluru, on 12th November 2018. He was a ____?
    A. Journalist B. Politician C. Actor D. Cricketer Answer: B

Q16. T.N. Srinivasan passed away in Chennai on 10th November 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Film maker B. Economist C. Athlete D. Spiritual Leader Answer: C

Q17. Sailendu Nath Phukan passed away on 11th November 2018. He was a former _____?
    A. Union Minister B. Reserve Bank Governor C. Supreme Court Judge D. Army Chief Answer: D

Q18. When was Public Service Broadcasting Day celebrated across India?
    A. November 11 B. November 8 C. November 10 D. November 12 Answer: A

Q19. Indian Army has decided to observe which year as the Year of the Disabled Soldier?
    A. 2018 B. 2019 C. 2020 D. 2021 Answer: C

Q20. Which country has increased its financial contribution to UNRWA?
    A. US B. Russia C. India D. China Answer: C

Q21. The Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ was held between India and which country?
    A. Singapore B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Mauritius Answer: B

Q22. The 5th edition of World Buddhist Forum (WBF -2018) was recently held in which country?
    A. China B. India C. Bhutan D. Nepal Answer: A

Q23. ISRO will be launching which satellite aboard GSLV Mark III on November 14, 2018?
    A. GSAT-29 B. PSAT- 23 C. PSAY- 27 D. DRVS- 35 Answer: A

Q24. Which institution liberalised the norms governing foreign borrowings for infrastructure creation?
    A. SIDBI B. SEBI C. RBI D. FICCI Answer: C

Q25. 17th AEC Council Meeting was held in which country?
    A. China B. Japan C. India D. Singapore Answer: D

Q26. Which platform selected 20 teams to curb fake news globally, including India?
    A. Facebook B. Whatsapp C. Instagram D. Snapchat Answer: B

Q27. India has signed an agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with which nation?
    A. Mongolia B. Indonesia C. Uruguay D. Morocco Answer: D

Q28. The Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves has signed an MoU with the national oil company of which country to explore the possibility of storing its crude oil at Karnataka’s Padur storage facility?
    A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia C. Kuwait D. Qatar Answer: A

Q29. ‘Notes of a Dream’ is the biography of which renowned Indian musician?
    A. Lata Mangeshkar B. Kailash Kher C. Asha Bhosle D. AR Rahman Answer: D
Q1. Vaccinations in India are still out of reach of girls under the age of in rural India, as per ‘2018 Pneumonia and Diarrhea Progress Report’ released by International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), on November 11, 2018?
    A. 3 B. 6 C. 5 D. 4 Answer: C

Q2. Where was the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018 event held from 9th to 11th November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru Answer: C

Q3. Which state/union territory is celebrating “Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu”, a festival to celebrate Urdu culture and its heritage, from 10th to 15th November 2018?
    A. Goa B. Pondicherry C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Delhi Answer: D

Q4. Where was Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) held on 11th November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia C. Beijing, China D. Dhaka, Bangladesh Answer: B

Q5. How many MoUs were signed between India and Zimbabwe, during Indian Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to Zimbabwe, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. 4 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: D

Q6. India extended the new line of credit for _____ dollars for 18 water projects in Malawi, on 5th November 2018?
    A. $215.16 million B. $423.67 milion C. $512.89 million D. $550.50 million Answer: A

Q7. Where was the 13th Annual Global Expo Botswana 2018 held on October 31, 2018?
    A. Gaborone, Botswana B. New Delhi, India C. Kuala Lampur, Malaysia D. New York, United States Answer: A

Q8. Who won the Comeback Player of the Year award at the ATP World Tour Awards 2018, on 11th November 2018?
    A. Novak Djokovic B. Stefanos Tsitsipas C. Rafael Nadal D. Roger Federer Answer: A

Q9. The LAMO Center located in _____, has been named winner of Award of Distinction, under the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage for 2018?
    A. Ladakh, India B. Sydney, Australia C. Fujian, China D. Saitama, Japan Answer: A

Q10. Which state government will start a dialogue for the purchase of 26 % equity shares of the Palatana gas thermal power project from the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS)?
    A. Meghalaya B. Tripura C. Karnataka D. Odisha Answer: B

Q11. Where was the 11th Asian Air Gun championship held from 3rd to 9th November 2018?
    A. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia B. Kuwait City, Kuwait C. Singapore city, Singapore D. Mumbai, India Answer: B

Q12. Who was declared as the world number one freestyle wrestler in the 65 kg weight category, by United World Wrestling (UWW), on 10th November 2018?
    A. Sushil Kumar B. Bajrang Punia C. Deepak Punia D. Sathyan S Answer: B

Q13. Name the author of the book ‘Yoga and Mindfulness’ released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, on 29th October 2018?
    A. Smriti Mandhana B. Mansi Gulati C. Shreya Shrivastava D. Ruby Malik Answer: B

Q14. When was National education day celebrated in India?
    A. November 8 B. November 9 C. November 10 D. November 11 Answer: D

Q15. Where the 33rd ASEAN Summit is being held?
    A. Singapore B. China C. Malaysia D. Indonesia Answer: A

Q16. Goa Government recently banned the import of which seafood item for 6 months?
    A. Prawns B. Fishes C. Lobsters D. All of the above Answer: B

Q16. When the National Education Day is celebrated every year in India?
    A. 9 November B. 10 November C. 11 November D. 12 November Answer: C

Q17. The Supreme Court recently approved a separate High Court for which state?
    A. Sikkim B. Bihar C. Daman & Diu D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: D

Q18. Which state recently launched the technology driven ‘Mo Bus’ service?
    A. Odisha B. Rajasthan C. Haryana D. Karnataka Answer: A

Q19. Who was appointed as the Secretary General of Lok Sabha?
    A. Anupama Singh B. Snehlata Shrivastava C. Sumitra Mahajan D. Lily Sen Answer: B

Q20. When was Public Service Broadcasting Day observed?
    A. 12th November B. 10th November C. 9th November D. 11 November Answer: A

Q21. The nation has unveiled a bronze statue commemorating role of Indian soldiers in World War I?
    A. Germany B. India C. France D. Britain Answer: C

Q22. Which city hosted the Global Cooling Innovation Summit?
    A. Beijing B. New Delhi C. Kathmandu D. Colombo Answer: B

Q23. The Armistice bringing an end to the First World War was signed on which day?
    A. 10th November B. 9th November C. 12th November D. 11th November Answer: D

Q24. India undertook bilateral naval exercise 'SIMBEX 2018' with which nation?
    A. Sri Lanka B. South Korea C. Singapore D. Switzerland Answer: C

Q25. Which Indian state has announced a ban on fish imports for 6 months?
    A. Maharashtra B. Goa C. Odisha D. West Bengal Answer: B
Q1. Which city ranked as the most congested city in India as per the research titled ‘Mobility & Congestion in Urban India,’ by National bureau of economic research (NBER)?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Chennai Answer: C

Q2. Where did Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organize a high-level meeting where they reaffirmed to strengthen friendship and maintain peace along Line of Actual Control?
    A. Bumla, Arunachal Pradesh B. Kohima, Nagaland C. Aizwl, Mizoram D. Guwahati, Assam Answer: A

Q3. Supreme Court has approved a separate High Court for which state, which will be the 25th High Court in India?
    A. Sikkim B. Andhra Pradesh C. Manipur D. Telangana Answer: B

Q4. Election Commission has set up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in which state to encourage women voters to vote in the Assembly elections?
    A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh Answer: D

Q5. Which state cabinet decided to set up development boards for the Matua and Namasudra communities, on 7th November 2018?
    A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Uttar Pradesh D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q6. Which state launched GPS Mapping of Government Schools and Personnel Location System, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Kerala B. Maharashtra C. Haryana D. Nagaland Answer: D

Q7. Which state-owned company signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to acquire Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (HSCC), on 6th November 2018?
    A. NBCC B. NTPC C. NLC D. EESL Answer: A

Q8. The 25th edition of SIMBEX, a Maritime Bilateral Exercise, between India and which country, started on November 10, 2018, off Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal?
    A. Malaysia B. Singapore C. South Korea D. Australia Answer: B

Q9. Which city will be connected to 6 capital cities of South Asian countries by the end of December 2018 to boost connectivity in the region, as announced in the 2nd Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF), on 26th October 2018?
    A. Kolkata B. Guwahati C. Assam D. New Delhi Answer: B

Q10. Where was the 5th World Internet Conference (WIC) held from November 7 to 9, 2018?
    A. Tokyo, Japan B. Wuzhen, China C. Dublin, Ireland D. New Delhi, India Answer: B

Q11. Which became the first country in the world to impose a ban on sunscreens toxic to coral reefs, on 10th November 2018?
    A. Croatia B. Georgia C. Palau D. Iceland Answer: C

Q12. Which institute signed an agreement with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials (RIFM) for improving quality of fragnant oils, on 10th November 2018?
    A. Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) B. Indian Institute of Horticulture (IIH) C.Indian Institute of Siddha Medicine (IISM) D. Indian Institute of Natural Medicine (IINM) Answer: A

Q13. Reserve Bank of India cancelled the certificate of registrations of how many non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) for unspecified reasons, on 9th November 2018?
    A. 31 B. 25 C. 27 D. 35 Answer: A

Q14. Enforcement Directorate (ED) flagged the RBI about the activities of which firm, charging it with running a ponzi scheme in the name of Islamic banking or halal investment, on November 9, 2018?
    A. Ms Ambidant Marketing Private Limited B. Chennai Investments Private Limited C. Zerodha Financial Consultants Private Limited D. Tiwari Mutual Fund Investments Private Limited Answer: A

Q15. Which country overtook United States as the 2nd largest smartphone market after China, according to a report by research firm Canalys?
    A. Japan B. England C. India D. Germany Answer: C

Q16. Finnish mobile telecom network maker Nokia joined hands with which Indian IT services firm to work in AI and machine learning driven solutions, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Infosys B. TCS C. Wipro D. Mahindra Tech Answer: A

Q17. Indian Sugar Mills Association signed a contract for exporting 50,000 tonnes of raw sugar with a company named COFCO of which country, on November 10, 2018?
    A. South Korea B. Bangladesh C. China D. Myanmar Answer: C

Q18. Who was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour ‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’, on 9th November 2018?
    A. Kalki Kochlin B. Jawahar Lal Sarin C. Maynard Delfino D. Celia Sollis Answer: B

Q19. Name the Indian freelance journalist, who received the 2018 London Press Freedom Award for Courage, at the 1st award ceremony organised by the United Kingdom chapter of Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), in London, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Ayushi Dev B. Swati Chaturvedi C. Namrata Rai D. Siddharth Kapoor Answer: B

Q20. Who was appointed the chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), on November 9, 2018?
    A. S Narayan Moorthy B. Ashok Kumar Gupta C. Ravindra Prasad D. Lokesh Kumar S Answer: B

Q21. Who has been appointed the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court?
    A. Justice Sanjay Karol B. Justice Govind Mathur C. Justice A P Sahi D. Justice S K Seth Answer: A

Q22. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar, on 9th November 2018?
    A. Abhay Kumar B. Subir Dutta C. Rashid Khan D. Hasmukh Adhia Answer: A

Q23. Which country unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) anchor, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Japan B. United States C. Russia D. China Answer: D

Q24. Name NASA’s space instrument that will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, in 2021?
    A. Ralph B. Delfino C. MaxR D. Rhino Answer: A

Q25. Researchers of which institute have developed fluorescent carbon nanodots for simultaneous detection and destruction of cancer cells?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee C. Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru D. Adayar Cancer Institute, Chennai Answer: B

Q26. Name the former Mumbai medium pacer and India U-19 cricketer who has been appointed captain of the United States national cricket team?
    A. Arvind Karthik B. Sumit Deol C. Saurabh Netravalkar D. Viddanth Kapoor Answer: C

Q27. Who became the first Indian woman to score a century in T20Is, on 9th November 2018?
    A. Harmanpreet Kaur B. Mithali Raj C. Smriti Mandhana D. Jemimah Rodrigues Answer: A

Q28. Lalan Sarang passed away due to age-related ailments in Pune, Maharashtra. She was a _____?
    A. Actor B. Politician C. Journalsit D. Athlete Answer: A

Q29. What was the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated on 10th November 2018?
    A. Science, a Human Right B. Science for the Society C. Science for World Peace D. Science and Children Answer: A

Q30. When did Uttarakhand celebrate its 18th Foundation Day?
    A. November 7 B. November 8 C. November 9 D. November 10 Answer: C
Q1. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced _____ rupees from Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for a scheme to offer free education and vocational training to the children of fishermen who died or went missing in the 2017 Ockhi cyclonic storm?
    A. Rs 13.92 crore B. Rs 250 crore C. Rs 456 crore D. Rs 45.50 crore Answer: A

Q2. Bihar government has approved a proposal to offer _____ rupees to every girl graduating in 2018 and onwards?
    A. Rs 25,000 B. Rs 12,000 C. Rs 45,000 D. Rs 36,000 Answer: A

Q3. Manipur government signed a MoU with Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd. and which company for implementation of Smart City Project in Imphal, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Reliance Infra B. IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited C. L&T Infratech D. Premium Builders Pvt. Ltd. Answer: B

Q4. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved MoU between India and Italy for training and education in the fields of ____ on 8th November 2018?
    A. Labour and Employment B. Defence C. Science and Technology D. Commerce and Industry Answer: A

Q5. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of a Central Tribal University in Vizianagaram District of which state on 8th November 2018?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka Answer: A

Q6. Where did the 5th edition of the 10-day “Women of India National Organic Festival 2018” conclude on 4thNovember 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: A

Q7. Allahabad bank has informed that ____ rupees was infused by centre as an investment during the current financial year 2018-19?
    A. Rs 3,054 crore B. Rs 2,560 crore C. Rs 4,500 crore D. Rs 7,300 crore Answer: A

Q8. Union government awarded which State Police for “good practices” under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), on 30th October 2018?
    A. Bihar B. Tamil Nadu C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam Answer: D

Q9. Florist Santiago Lopez from Argentina has named a royal blue rose in honour of which Indian playback singer?
    A. Asha Bhosle B. Lata Mangeshkar C. P Susheela D. P Chitra Answer: B

Q10. Name the first woman Secretary General of the Lok Sabha who has received one year extension from December 1, 2018 up to November 30, 2019?
    A. Poornima Reddy B. Snehlata Shrivastava C. Ajitha Das D. Praneetha Roy Answer: B

Q11. Where was the 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 held from 2nd to 5th November 2018?
    A. Nagpur, Maharashtra B. Ranchi, Jharkhand C. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh D. Kochi, Kerala Answer: B

Q12. Name the author of the book ‘Arivu’ on Mouth Cancer, released by former Minister Ramanath Rai, on 7thNovember 2018, on National Cancer Day in Mangaluru?
    A. Dr. Kailash Rao B. Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar C. Dr. Sreenivasan Ram D. Dr. Renuka Vijaya Raghavan Answer: B

Q13. When was Legal Services Day observed?
    A. November 6 B. November 7 C. November 8 D. November 9 Answer: D

Q14. India and ________________ have signed three MoUs on Extradition Treaty, cooperation in the field of Atomic Energy for peaceful purposes and VISA Waiver for Diplomatic and Official Passports.
    A. Uganda B. Kenya C. Sudan D. Malawi Answer: D

Q15. The Reserve Bank of India has initiated the process to set up a digital PCR to capture all the details of borrowers, including willful defaulters and also the pending legal suits in order to check financial delinquencies. What is the full form of PCR?
    A. Private Credit Registry B. Public Credit Registry C. Public Common Registry D. Public Credit Review Answer: B

Q16. The Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Government for the Republic of Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism in New Delhi. What is the capital of Republic of Korea?
    A. Pyongyang B. Beijing C. Tokyo D. Seoul Answer: D

Q17. India and South Korea signed an MoU on cooperation in sports in New Delhi. Who is present Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India?
    A. Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore B. Dr Mahesh Sharma C. Rao Inderjit Singh D. Santosh Kumar Gangwar Answer: A

Q18. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated Delhi’s Signature Bridge, the ______________ asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in India.
    A. second B. third C. first D. fourth Answer: C

Q19. Who was elected president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) recently?
    A. Jair Bolsonaro B. Gafur Rakhimov C. Mulatu Teshome Wirtu D. Sahle Work Zewde Answer: D

Q20. What is the length of Signature Bridge in New Delhi?
    A. 305 m B. 210 m C. 35 m D. 675 m Answer: D

Q21. Name the India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, which has completed its first “deterrence patrol” recently?
    A. INS Arihant B. INS Trishul C. INS Sindhurakshak D. INS Vikrant Answer: A

Q22. Which country has been elected as a member of the International Telecommunications Union-ITU Council for another four-year term from 2019 to 2022?
    A. Japan B. China C. India D. France Answer: C

Q23. Where is the headquarters of International Boxing Association?
    A. Paris, France B. Lausanne, Switzerland C. New York, USA D. London, UK Answer: B

Q24. The ________________ International Film Festival of India, IFFI 2018 will be held in ____________ from 20th to 28th of November.
    A. 51st, Dubai B. 48th, Chicago C. 50th, London D. 49th, Goa Answer: D

Q25. The newly-built Ekana International Stadium of Lucknow was renamed after former Prime Minister-
    A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee B. Morarji Desai C. Charan Singh D. HD Deve Gowda Answer:A

Q26. Which state government has launched a new initiative named ‘Mo Bus’ services in the Bhubaneshwar ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup?
    A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. West Bengal D. Odisha Answer: D

Q27. The tenure of the Lok Sabha Secretary General who has been extended by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan for one year?
    A. Sanjay Mitra B. Pradeep Kumar Sinha C. Nripendra Misra D. Snehlata Shrivastava Answer: D

Q28. Which State approves funds worth Rs 25000 for graduate girls?
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Bihar C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala Answer: B

Q29. Who world’s first Indian woman amputee to scale Everest gets honorary doctorate in UK?
    A. Arunima Sinha B. Naresh Iyer C. Suresh kumar D. Feroz Khan Answer: A

Q30. Super 30 founder Anand Kumar honoured with education award ‘Global Education award’ in which Country?
    A. Malaysia B. Finland C. Dubai D. Singapore Answer: C
Q1. Name the head of the 3-member inter-ministerial committee constituted by Odisha government to address issues raised by farmers, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Nitish Kumar B. Shashi Bhusan Behera C. Surjya Narayan Patro D. Pradeep Moharathy Answer: B

Q2. Meghalaya government announced _____ rupees investment in the second phase of Aqua Mission, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Rs 378 crore B. Rs 675 crore C. Rs 785 crore D. Rs 239 crore Answer: A

Q3. Unemployment rate in India has increased to _____% in October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as per a study by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy?
    A. 7.2 % B. 6.9 % C. 6.5 % D. 7.5 % Answer: B

Q4. Which state government has signed an agreement with the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) to organize an international tribal film festival in the state, in January 2019?
    A. Meghalaya B. Odisha C. Maharashtra D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: D

Q5. Which country will have the largest number of people in the world of college-going age by 2030, as per UK India Business Council’s report named ‘Beyond the Top 200-Effective International Collaboration for Indian Higher Education’?
    A. England B. Ireland C. India D. Scotland Answer: C

Q6. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced minimum tenor for borrowing through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) for infrastructure firms from 5 years to _____ years?
    A. 2 B. 4 C. 3 D. 1 Answer: C

Q7. Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global Macro Outlook 2019-20′ stated that Indian economy will slow down to what percent in 2019?
    A. 7.3 % B. 7. 5 % C. 7.7 % D. 7.9 % Answer: A

Q8. United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and which organisation signed a MoU to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 for a world with zero hunger, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Alibaba Group B. Infosys Foundation C. HSBC Group D. SpaceX Answer: A

Q9. United States exempted India from imposition of certain sanctions for the development of the strategically-located Chabahar Port in which country, on 7th November 2018?
    A. Iraq B. Iran C. Egypt D. Kuwait Answer: B

Q10. A new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of River Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018, in on 6th November 2018?
    A. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh B. Rajkot, Gujarat C. Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir D. Hyderabad, Telangana Answer: A

Q11. Name the world’s first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Strathclyde of United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Arunima Sinha B. Santosh Yadav C. Anita Kundu D. Arun Vajpai Answer: A

Q12. Who has been chosen for Maharashtra government’s Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime Achievement award in the field of theatre?
    A. Vinayak Thorat B. Jayant Sawarkar C. Manish Tiwari D. Ajay Sisodia Answer: B

Q13. Who was awarded ‘Global Education Award’ by Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Dubai, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Rakesh Agarwal B. Anand Kumar C. Sudeep Singh D. Nancy Pereira Answer: B

Q14. Who was named chairperson of electric car pioneer Tesla, replacing Elon Musk, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Robyn Denholm B. Sean Anderson C. John Daniel D. Preston Young Answer: A

Q15. Name the person who was sworn in as the chairperson of Meghalaya’s first Lokayukta, on 8th November 2018?
    A. Pranoy Kumar Musahary B. Jagdish Mishra C. Aniketh Ro D. Rukshaan Singh Answer: A

Q16. Name the person who resigned as United States Attorney General on 7th November 2018?
    A. Mike Pompeo B. Jeff Sessions C. Matthew Whitaker D. John Rolland Answer: B

Q17. Which country unveiled UAV – CH7, its new-generation stealth combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on 6thNovember 2018?
    A. Japan B. China C. South Korea D. United States Answer: B

Q18. Which country unveiled a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which will replace the International Space Station?
    A. Japan B. Russia C. Germany D. China Answer: D

Q19. Which union ministry launched an online marketing portal named “Mahila-E-Haat” for promoting women farmers and entrepreneurs, at the 5th Women of India National Organic Festival 2018 in New Delhi, on 8thNovember 2018?
    A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Ministry of Human Resource Development D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Answer: A

Q20. The four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol by United Nations stated that, the ozone layer is recovering at a rate of 1 to ____ % per decade?
    A. 2.5 % B. 3 % C. 4 % D. 5 % Answer: B

Q21. Who became the first batsman to score four Twenty20 International (T20I) centuries, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Rohit Sharma B. Virat Kohli C. Shikhar Dawan D. MS Dhoni Answer: A

Q22. K P Srivastava passed away following a short term illness, on 6th November 2018. What was his profession?
    A. Politician B. Businessman C. Journalist D. Film maker Answer: C

Q23. Vinod Agrawal passed away following a short term illness, in New Delhi, on 6th November 2018. He was a ____?
    A. Singer B. Actor C. Scientist D. Hockey Player Answer: A

Q24. When was International Day of Radiology 2018 themed “Cardiac imaging” observed?
    A. November 5 B. November 6 C. November 7 D. November 8 Answer: D

Q25. When was National Cancer Day observed?
    A. November 9 B. November 8 C. November 7 D. November 6 Answer: C

Q26. India was re-elected as member of ITU council till 2022 with how many votes?
    A. 165 B. 145 C. 131 D. 153 Answer: A

Q27. India is planning to resume exporting raw sugar to which nation from early 2019?
    A. Germany B. Malaysia C. China D. Bangladesh Answer: C

Q28. Which state has approved funds worth Rs 25000 for girls graduating from 2018 onwards?
    A. Maharashtra B. Bihar C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jharkhand Answer: B

Q29. The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of a Central Tribal University in which state?
    A. Telangana B. Chhattisgarh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Jharkhand Answer: C

Q30. Which city hosted the first WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health?
    A. New Delhi B. Beijing C. Kathmandu D. Geneva Answer: D
Q1. Home Ministry released Rs. 113.36 crore to 6 border states namely Assam, Nagaland, Sikkim, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP), on November 7, 2018?
    A. Rs 456.98 crore B. Rs 113.36 crore C. Rs 567.75 crore D. Rs 220.75 crore Answer: B

Q2. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) WAPCOS and which company signed a MoU providing end-to-end solutions for passenger ropeway projects, on 7th November 2018?
    A. General Electrical B. Schneider C. Doppelmayr D. FLSmith Answer: C

Q3. Which district was renamed as Ayodhya by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 7th November 2018?
    A. Faizabad B. Ghaziabad C. Kanpur D. Allahabad Answer: A

Q4. Ekana International Cricket Stadium located in which city was renamed as the “Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium”, on 7th November 2018?
    A. Indore B. Jaipur C. Nagpur D. Lucknow Answer: D

Q5. Which state launched the technology-driven and citizen-friendly ‘Mo bus’ service, on 6th November 2018?
    A. Gujarat B. Assam C. Odisha D. Bihar Answer: C

Q6. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment of bills, in collaboration with a start-up named SignCatch and which bank?
    A. Axis Bank B. ICICI Bank C. HDFC Bank D. State Bank of India (SBI) Answer: A

Q7. HDFC Bank raised interest rates on deposits by up to ____ % for various tenors, on 7th November 2018?
    A. 0.5 % B. 1 % C. 1.5 % D. 2 % Answer: A

Q8. Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have signed the loan agreement for _____ dollars to enhance agricultural productivity of poor farmers in Andhra Pradesh, on 7th November 2018?
    A. $172.20 million B. $354.80 million C. $262.98 million D. $342.75 million Answer: A

Q9. 1st Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), Mahesh Kumar, on behalf of India pledged contributions of _____ dollars for various UN agencies and development activities, on 7th November 2018?
    A. USD 13.36 million B. USD 50 million C. USD 75.75 million D. USD 87.95 million Answer: A

Q10. Name the Indian actor who was honored as a ‘Distinguished Fellow’ by IndiaGlobal, at the 3rd IndiaGlobal Summit held at MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, United States, on 3rd November 2018?
    A. Amitabh Bachchan B. Kamal Hassan C. Anupam Kher D. Shah Rukh Khan Answer: C

Q11. Who won the fourth annual “Breakthrough Junior Challenge” for 2018, a US-based global science video competition?
    A. Nishanth Kakkar B. Samay Godika C. Pihu Chawla D. Chavvi Mittal Answer: B

Q12. India was re-elected as a Member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council at the elections held during ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at _____, on 7th November 2018?
    A. Dubai, United Arab Emirates B. New York, United States C. Melbourne, Australia D. Vienna, Austria Answer: A

Q13. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Citigroup?
    A. Tom Scavo B. Carlos Sollis C. Carmen Hector D. John Dugan Answer: D

Q14. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s telescope that has spotted a formation of galaxies that look like a smiling face in the sky?
    A. Kepler Space Telescope B. Hubble Space Telescope C. Galaxy Space Telescope D. Exeter Space Telescope Answer: B

Q15. Who won the singles title in the L&T Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai, on 4th November 2018?
    A. Luksika Kumkhum B. Natela Dzalamidze C. Veronika Kudermetova D. Barbora Stepanova Answer: A

Q16. Who is the author of the book “Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman”, launched in Mumbai on 3rd November 2018?
    A. Krishna Trilok B. Sathish Patil C. Mukund Pranesh D. Saran Tiwari Answer: A

Q17. When was International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed?
    A. November 5 B. November 6 C. November 7 D. November 9 Answer: B

Q18. US researchers have successfully produced electricity from a mushroom covered in ________.
    A. Adenovirus B. Protozoa C. Algae D. Bacteria Answer: D

Q19. Which of the following countries is not a part of 'European Intervention Initiative'?
    A. Britain B. Portugal C. China D. Denmark Answer: C

Q20. The RCEP is a proposed trade agreement between the ________ and the six free trade agreement partners.
    A. BRICS B. G20 C. APEC D. ASEAN Answer: D

Q21. Who is the first woman Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
    A. Snehlata Shrivastava B. Bharati S. Sihag C. Rashmi Verma D.Nilam Sawhney Answer: A

Q22. A new world record was set in ________ on 7 November 2018 with over three lakh ‘diya’ lit up simultaneously.
    A. Varanasi B. Ayodhya C. Lucknow D. Haridwar Answer: A

Q23. Which of the following ministries is organizing the 'Global IT Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities 2018'?
    A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Answer: D

Q24. Which port is planning to host an edible oil refinery to maximize revenue and ensure captive cargo?
    A. Kolkata Port B. Paradip Port C. Cochin Port D. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Answer: D

Q25. In which subject category Samay Godika won the 2018 'Breakthrough Junior Challenge' prize?
    A. Electronics B. Mathematics C. Chemistry D. Life sciences Answer: D

Q26. Recently, the 'Mo bus' service was launched in which state?
    A. Jharkhand B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q27. India signed an agreement with Iran and ________ in May 2016 for the development of Chabahar port.
    A. China B. USA C. Afghanistan D. Pakistan Answer: C

Q28. The West Bengal government will observe ‘Rosogolla Day’ on which day?
    A. 14 November B. 31 October C. 30 November. D. 30 October Answer: A

Q29. The Meghalaya government has appointed ________ as the Director General of Police (DGP).
    A. Swaraj Bir Singh B. Kuladhar Saikia C. Mukesh Agrawal D. R Chandranathan Answer: D
Q1. Where was the Signature bridge worth Rs. 1,594 crore inaugurated on 4th November 2018?
    A. Delhi B. Uttar Pradesh C. Gujarat D. West Bengal Answer: A

Q2. Union Minister for Tourism, K.J. Alphons, inaugurated the Tourist Facilitation and Information Counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport in , on 5th November 2018?
    A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru C. Mumbai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q3. Where is China’s 1st International Import Expo (CIIE) held from 5th to 10th November 2018?
    A. Shanghai, China B. Beijing, China C. Wuhan, China D. Xichuan, China Answer: A

Q4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited expression of interest (EOI) from companies with a turnover of over in the last 3 years to set up a wide-based digital Public Credit Registry (PCR)?
    A. Rs 100 crore B. Rs 500 crore C. Rs 1000 crore D. Rs 200 crore Answer: A

Q5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of rupees on FINO Payments Bank for contravention of the direction to stop opening of new accounts until further instructions, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Rs 1 crore B. Rs 2 crore C. Rs 3 crore D. Rs 5 crore Answer: A

Q6. Who will be awarded the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the Press Council of India (PCI) on 16th November 2018?
    A. N Ram B. Ruby Sarkar C. VS Rajesh D. Mihir Singh Answer: A

Q7. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran, on 5th November 2018?
    A. Gaddam Dharmendra B. Saurabh Kumar C. Nikhil Mishra D. Anil Chakraborthy Answer: A

Q8. Name Cricket Australia’s (CA) longest-serving director who resigned from Cricket Australia’s (CA) board of directors, on 5th November 2018?
    A. Mark Taylor B. Earl Eddings C. Kevin Roberts D. Susan Mayer Answer: A

Q9. V. Rathinam passed away following a short term illness at Chathirakudi, Ramanathapuram, in Tamil Nadu, on 3rdNovember 2018. He was a?
    A. Freedom fighter B. Scientist C. Doctor D. Journalist Answer: A

Q10. Name the author of the book ‘The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’ that will be launched on November 30, 2018?
    A. Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak B. Sunil Goenker & Rahul Parrikhar C. Mukhil Joshi D. Praveen Singh Answer: A

Q11. Which noted journalist has been chosen for the prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award?
    A. Ruby Sarkar B. Rajesh Parshuram Joshte C. VS Rajesh D. N.Ram Answer: D

Q12. Which of the following cities is the venue of the 18th IORA Council of (Foreign) Ministers Meetings (COM)?
    A. Santiago B. Durban C. Brasilia D. Harare Answer: B

Q13. Which company has received India’s first Letter of Credit (LC) payment via blockchain?
    A. Tata Motors B. Wipro C. Reliance Industries D. Infosys Answer: C

Q14. The Government of India (GoI) has recently approved operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens for which of the following crops?
    A. Tomato,Onion and Potato B. Onion, Carrot and Peas C. Potato, Wheat and Onion D. Tomato, Peas and Chilli Answer: A

Q15. Who has been appointed India’s new Ambassador to Iran?
    A. Saurabh Kumar B. Gaddam Dharmendra C. N K Saxena D. Priti Jindal Answer: B

Q16. Who of the following lifted the 2018 Men’s Singles title at the Rolex Paris Masters?
    A. Milos Raonic B. Juan Martín del Potro C. Karen Khachanov D. Boria Majumdar Answer: C

Q17. Which sports journalist is the author of the book “The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India”?
    A. Jatin Sapru B. Karunya Keshav C. Mayanti Langer D. Boria Majumdar Answer: B

Q18. What is the theme of the 2018 National Ayurveda Day (NAD) of India?
    A. Ayurveda for Public Health B. Ayurveda for Prevention and Control of Diabetes C. Ayurveda: Cure and Protect Our Lives D. Live happily with Ayurveda Answer: A

Q19. The newly-built Ekana cricket stadium is located in which of the following cities?
    A. Udaipur B. Lucknow C. New Delhi D. Pune Answer: B

Q20. Which renowned personality has been honoured with ‘Distinguished Fellow Award’ by India Global in Boston?
    A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Sudha Murthy C. Anupam Kher D. Piyush Goyal Answer: C
Q1. 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)Council of Ministers Meeting held in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Durban C. Cape Town D. New York Answer: B

Q2. Which report of UK India Business Council sets out how India’s new higher education policy could accelerate India’s rise to superpower status?
    A. Beyond 50 B. Insight into 100 C. Beyond the top 200 D. Top 100 Answer: C

Q3. Recently,RBI slapped which payments bank of Rs 1 crore and was asked to stop all account opening activities?
    A. Jio Payments Bank B. Idea Payments Bank C. Paytm Payments Bank D. Fino Payments Bank Answer: D

Q4. Ambati Rayaudu announced his retirement recently.He is related to which sports?
    A. Cricket B. Football C. Hockey D. Wrestling Answer: A

Q5. Which olympic champion sets world record with 13th career gold at Doha championships?
    A. Justin Hagues B. Simona Halep C. Simone Biles D. Andy Murray Answer: C

Q6. Who won SaarLorLux Open Badminton Championship Super 100 badminton tournament?
    A. Srikanth Kidambi B. Subhankar Dey C. Ashwini Ponnapa D. Prannoy Kumar Answer: B

Q7. Recently which personality died who commanded a naval unit of the Eastern Fleet in the 1971 India Pakistan War and whose actions led to the destruction of an enemy submarine?
    A. RP Hari B. Ashok Kumar C. Ajit Kumar D. MP Awati Answer: D

Q8. What is the theme of this year’s National Ayurveda Day?
    A. Ayurveda and AYUSH B. Enhancing the export potential of AYUSH C. Ayurveda for Public Health D. Ayurveda for Prevention and Control of Diabetes Answer: C

Q9. Which Indian port is planning to host an edible oil refinery?
    A. Marmagao Port B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port C. Cochin Port D. Tuticorin Port Answer: B

Q10. India has signed three MoUs on matters relating to Extradition Treaty, Atomic Energy and VISA Waiver with which nation?
    A. Maldives B. Indonesia C. Switzerland D. Malawi Answer: D

Q11. The world’s largest airport has been unveiled in which country?
    A. India B. US C. Turkey D. Japan Answer: C

Q12. Which nuclear submarine among the following has successfully completed its first deterrence patrol?
    A. INS Arihant B. INS CHAKRA C. INS Kalvari D. INS Khanderi Answer: A

Q13. When is the World Science Day for Peace and Development observed globally?
    A. 7 November B. 8 November C. 9 November D. 10 November Answer: B

Q14. India signed a loan pact of Rs 18.17 crore for the construction of the Turga Pumped Storage in West Bengal with which country?
    A. Japan B. Korea C. Brazil D. Zimbabwe Answer: A

Q15. The first-ever India-US Dialogue On Intellectual Property (IP) was launched in which city?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. New York D. Washington DC Answer: B

Q16. Which city will host the 2018 India International Cherry Blossom (IICB) festival?
    A. Darjeeling B. Gangtok C. Shillong D. Cherrapunji Answer: C

Q17. Bihar cabinet has approved redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into world’s largest 5462-bed hospital at an estimated cost of ?
    A. Rs 3466.89 crore B. Rs 5540.07 crore C. Rs 6560.85 crore D. Rs 7300.50 crore Answer: B

Q18. Where did National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), HCL Foundation and German development agency GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) organize “Bal Ganga Mela” on November 5, 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Noida D. Hyderabad Answer: C

Q19. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved the strategy for operationalisation of Operation Greens, as per which MoFPI will provide ____% of subsidy for transport and storage of TOP (Tomato, Onion, Potato)?
    A. 60 % B. 50 % C. 40 % D. 35 % Answer: B

Q20. South Korea and which country resumed their battalion-level marine exercises “Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP)”, in Pohang, South Korea, on 5th November 2018?
    A. United States B. North Korea C. China D. Japan Answer: A

Q21. Where was the ‘Sharjah-India Business Roundtable’ held on November 5, 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Dubai, United Arab Emirates C. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates D. Mumbai, India Answer: C

Q22. ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to launch a co-branded credit card, ‘Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card’ on which platform?
    A. Visa B. Master Card C. American Express D. PayPal Answer: A

Q23. US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled against anti-dumping duty on the imports of a synthetic fluoroscope, from China and which other country?
    A. Japan B. India C. Australia D. Egypt Answer: B

Q24. Which was the only Asian film that was screened at the 13th Rome Film Festival held from 18th to 28th October 2018 in Rome?
    A. Mere Pyaare Prime Minister B. Dangal C. Tumhari Sulu D. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Answer: A

Q25. Who has been awarded the IPI (International Press Institute) India Award for excellence in journalism 2018?
    A. Ramya Nambiar B. Prem Gowda C. Namrata Biji Ahuja D. David Sebastian Answer: C

Q26. Name the person who was awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2018’ by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in New Delhi, on 30th October 2018?
    A. Dr. Ramdas M Pai B. Dr. H Vinod Bhat C. Arpit Sharma D. Reena Ted Answer: A

Q27. Name the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President who was one of the recipients of President’s Award at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Honorary Awards 2018 ceremony in New Delhi, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Dr Thomas Bach B. Nii Quay Kumar C. Brigadier Mussarat Ullah Khan D. Choi-Cho Yoon Answer: B

Q28. Who was appointed President of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on November 5, 2018?
    A. Anil Kumar Muniswamy B. Rajesh Ram Mishra C. Pawan Kumar D. Sathish Reddy Answer: A

Q29. Who was elected president of International Boxing Association (AIBA), on 5th November 2018?
    A. Gafur Rakhimov B. Rashid Alimov C. CK Wu D. Serik Konakbayev Answer: A

Q30. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Congo, on November 5, 2018?
    A. Nina Tshering La B. Preethi Sharma C. Mahmood Hussain D. Rafael Davidson Answer: A

Q31. Name the person who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Japan, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Nazia Arshath B. Sanjay Kumar Verma C. Arjun Ram Prasad D. Veer Sampath Answer: B
Q1. Where was the 78th annual conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics held from November 1 to 3, 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q2. Where was the 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit held on 30th October 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad Answer: B

Q3. Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, HPCL & BPCL) and _____ signed an MOU for collaboration in LPG services, on 3rdNovember 2018?
    A. CSC e-Governance Services India Limited B. NITI Aayog C. State Bank of India D. Indian Overseas Bank Answer: A

Q4. Where was the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Durban, South Africa C. Dhaka, Bangladesh D. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Answer: B

Q5. Which city has been ranked as number one Asian city in the Sustainability Index by engineering firm Arcadis?
    A. Singapore B. Kuala Lampur C. Beijing D. Tokyo Answer: A

Q6. What is the rank of India globally in terms of web-borne threats, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab?
    A. 3 B. 6 C. 12 D. 10 Answer: C

Q7. Name the declaration that was signed for agricultural and rural development, at the end of a forum on international development cooperation in Changsha, China, on 3rd November 2018?
    A. Shanghai Declaration B. Changsha Declaration C. South-South Declaration D. South Asian Declaration Answer: B

Q8. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lao People’s Democratic Republic, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Ravi Parthiban B. Dinkar Asthana C. Randeep Singhal D. Shraddha Sharma Answer: B

Q9. Who became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals, at the world gymnastics championships in Doha, Qatar, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Simone Biles B. Rachael Parker C. Gabriel Sollis D. Susan Mayer Answer: A

Q10. India recently announced credit support of USD 350 million for which country?
    A. Zimbabwe B. Brazil C. Malaysia D. Cuba Answer: A

Q11. Which state launched Saura Jalnidhi Scheme?
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Odisha C. Telangana D. Karnataka Answer: B

Q12. Which decommissioned carrier will be converted into India’s first-ever maritime museum-cum-marine adventure centre?
    A. INS Vahaan B. INS Vikram C. INS Viraat D. INS Vikrant Answer: C

Q13. The joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian-2018’ began between India and which country?
    A. France B. Indonesia C. Russia D. Japan Answer: D

Q14. Which Indian cricketer was recently officially inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame?
    A. Rahul Dravid B. VVS Laxman C. Virender Sehwag D. Ajay Jadeja Answer: A

Q15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Union Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for which sector?
    A. Agriculture B. MSME C. Defence D. Transport Answer: B

Q16. The USITC has ruled against putting an anti-dumping duty on the import of polytetrafluoroethylene from which nations?
    A. India, China B. China, Japan C. India, Bangladesh D. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Answer: A

Q17. Which branch of IIT has developed India’s first microprocessor ‘Shakti’?
    A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kharagpur C. IIT Roorkee D. IIT Madras Answer: D

Q18. Which among the following banking institutions has started the process of setting up a digital Public Credit Registry?
    A. RBI B. SBI C. BOI D. PNB Answer: A

Q19. Which country has extended its working holiday visas to ease farm labourers’ shortage?
    A. New Zealand B. Australia C. United States D. Canada Answer: B

Q20. Which Indian state is going to become ODF by November 15?
    A. Delhi B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Jharkhand Answer: D

Q21. The iconic Signature Bridge has been inaugurated in which Indian city?
    A. Kolkata B. Pune C. New Delhi D. Mumbai Answer: C

Q22. Who won the SaarLorLux Open at Saarbrucken in Germany on 5 November 2018?
    A. Subhankar Dey B. Rajiv Ouseph C. Victor Axelson D. Parupalli Kashyap Answer: C

Q23. In which country have more than 20 countries committed to 'Changsha declaration' on agricultural and rural development in Changsha on 2 November 2018?
    A. China B. Japan C. Laos D. Vietnam Answer: A

Q24. According to a recent report by Kaspersky Lab, India is ranked worldwide when it comes to the dangers associated with surfing the web.
    A. 10th B. 11th C. 12th D. 13th Answer: C

Q25. Where was the 'National Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Ayurveda’ inaugurated on 4 November 2018?
    A. Chennai B. Jaipur C. Ranchi D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q26. India participated in China's first international import expo in?
    A. Beijing B. Shanghai C. Hangzhou D. Chengdu Answer: B

Q27. The first passenger train to run on 'broad gauge' between India and ________ is likely to run from December 2018.
    A. Nepal B. Afghanistan C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar Answer: A

Q28. Who is the author of the book titled 'Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of AR Rahman'?
    A. Chetan Bhagat B. Aravind Adiga C. Amitav Ghosh D. Krishna Trilok Answer: D

Q29. The Government of India appointed as a new members to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) Society in November 2018.
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: C

Q30. Who among the following tennis players (male) has won the Paris Masters title on 4 November 2018?
    A. Rafael Nadal B. Kevin Anderson C. Karen Khachanov D. Denis Shapovalov Answer: C
Q1. Where was the preparatory meeting of the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019” held on 1st and 2nd November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q2. Which state/union territory government along with the Indian Railways launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana’ scheme to give free tourism package for senior citizens travelling to 5 religious circuits?
    A. Goa B. Pondicherry C. Chandigarh D. Delhi Answer: D

Q3. Where was the two-day Gyan Kumbh inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on 3rd November 2018?
    A. Haridwar, Uttarakhand B. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh C. Ahmedabad, Gujarat D. Jaipur, Rajasthan Answer: A

Q4. A 59 minute loan portal to enable easy access to credit for MSMEs and grant of loans upto ______ rupees through this portal, was launched at the launching ceremony of Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for MSME in New Delhi, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Rs. 1 crore B. Rs. 2 crore C. Rs. 50 lakh D. Rs.10 lakh Answer: A

Q5. Ministry of Finance announced loan agreement worth _____ rupees with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Construction of Turga Pumped Storage (I) to be done in West Bengal, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Rs. 2345 crore B. Rs. 1817 crore C. Rs. 1245 crore D. Rs. 3467 crore Answer: B

Q6. Indo-French Conclave was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 2nd November 2018, in which French and Indian firms signed 12 agreements worth _____ euro?
    A. 200 million euro B. 180 million euro C. 500 billion euro D. 130 million euro Answer: A

Q7. National Green Tribunal has ordered a four-member committee to conduct an inspection and submit report about the waste dumping issue at the Polavaram dam in which state?
    A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Odisha Answer: C

Q8. Where was India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) 2018 held on 30th and 31st October 2018?
    A. New Delhi, India B. Mumbai, India C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) D. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Answer: C

Q9. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) ‘Be the Legacy’ internship programme was announced at the end of the 18th IORA meeting in Durban, South Africa, on 2nd November 2018, to honour which leader?
    A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Nelson Mandela C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Martin Luther King Answer: B

Q10. Chola MS General Insurance and which bank renewed their corporate agency arrangement for a period of five years, on 3rd November 2018?
    A. IndusInd Bank B. Axis Bank C. HDFC Bank D. ICICI Bank Answer: A

Q11. Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cut listing time for an IPO to _____ days from 6 days at present, on 1st November 2018?
    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Answer: B

Q12. Name the writer who has been selected for 2018 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest literacy prize of the Kerala government?
    A. Paramesh Nair B. M Mukundan C. S Sadasivam D. Raoof Rahman Answer: B

Q13. Name the only Indian film that has been listed in BBC’s list of 100 best foreign language films?
    A. Pather Panchali B. Village Rockstars C. Mother India D. Dangal Answer: A

Q14. Who was appointed CEO of Swadhaar Finserve, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBL Bank, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Vikas Muttoo B. Vishwavir Ahuja C. Kalyan Singh D. Mahendra Singh Answer: A

Q15. Who was appointed president of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Ian Lovett B. Jeremy Reed C. Peter Bradley D. Orson Hodge Answer: A

Q16. Name the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot that has been taught by researchers to identify galaxies in deep space?
    A. DotSpot B. ClaRAN C. DeTECT D. Laura Answer: B

Q17. Name the third south-east Asian country that will host Formula 1 race, in April 2020?
    A. India B. Indonesia C. Vietnam D. China Answer: C

Q18. Which country won the 5th SAFF U-15 Championship 2018 title, held in Nepal from 25th October to 3rd November 2018?
    A. Nepal B. India C. Pakistan D. Bangladesh Answer: D

Q19. Recently, President Abdulla Yameen declared emergency for 30 days. Abdulla Yameen belongs to which of the following country?
    A. Mauritius B. Saudi Arabia C. Maldives D. Thailand Answer: C

Q20. Recently, the cyclone which has hit Yemen is the most powerful storm to hit the country in the last 5 decades. What is the name of the cyclone?
    A. Koppu B. Chapala C. Andrew D. Lorenzo Answer: B

Q21. APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Yojna, aims to curb malnutrition among tribal children by providing nutrition to pregnant women for 6 months. Name the state government which recently had approved the scheme:
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra C. Delhi D. Rajasthan Answer: B

Q22. Name the country which recently submitted the resolution to the United Nations General Assembly’s Disarmament Committee for the abolition of Nuclear Arms:
    A. US B. UK C. Singapore D. Japan Answer: D

Q23. Name the Pakistan cricket player who recently retired from the test match:
    A. Yunus Khan B. Shoaib Malik C. Yasif Shah D. Kamran Akmal Answer: B

Q24. What is India’s Position in the Global Financial Secrecy Index is compiled by the Tax Justice Network?
    A. 45th B. 96th C. 56th D. 36th Answer: A

Q25. What rank is secured by Narendra Modi in the list of most powerful persons by Forbes magazine for 2015?
    A. 1st B. 15th C. 16th D. 9th Answer: A

Q26. Name the state government which has recently permitted self-attestation of 200 categories of affidavits:
    A. Tamil Nadu B. Maharashtra C. Delhi D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q27. Shiva Thapa of India ranks No:2 in the international ranking list is associated with which of the following sport?
    A. Javelin B. Triple Jump C. Long Jump D. Boxing Answer: D

Q28. What is the name of India's first and indigenous microprocessor?
    A. Virat B. Shakti C. Param D. Pratyush Answer: B

Q29. Which of the following institute has designed and booted up India's first and indigenous microprocessor which can be used for wireless and networking systems, as well as mobile computing?
    A. CDAC-Pune B. IIT-Bombay C. IISc-Bengaluru D. IIT-Madras Answer: D

Q30. Which ministry has recently launched UTS on Mobile app?
    A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting B. Ministry of Tourism C. Ministry of AYUSH D. Ministry of Railways Answer: D
Q1. Where was the 4th Dialogue of the NITI Aayog – Development Research Centre (DRC) of the State Council, Peoples’ Republic of China, held on 1st November 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Hyderabad Answer: B

Q2. Where was the Inter-Session Meeting of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, held on 1st November 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. Coimbatore D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q3. Where was the 1st ‘Annual Senior Care Conclave – Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’ held on 2ndNovember 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Guwahati C. Jaipur D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q4. Dharma Guardian – 2018, a 14-day joint military exercise between India and which country, started at Mizoram, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Singapore B. Malaysia C. Indonesia D. Japan Answer: D

Q5. Name the chairperson of the industry expert committee formed by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) under its Emerging Technology Council, to promote Augmented and Virtual Reality(AR/VR) technology?
    A. Namrita Mahindro B. Satyajeet Singh C. Vaibhav Kumar Yadav D. Ajit Kumar Answer: A

Q6. Where was the 13th Indo-Myanmar Regional Border Committee Meet, held on 31st October to 2nd November 2018?
    A. Sikkim, Gangtok B. Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh C. Imphal, Manipur D. New Delhi, Delhi Answer: C

Q7. Which city topped among all Indian metro cities in public transport, as per a study named ‘Ease of Moving Index’ by Ola Mobility Institute?
    A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: C

Q8. Which State Tourism Department launched a ‘SMiLE Virtual Tour Guide’ site for boosting tourism, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Mizoram C. Kerala D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C

Q9. Maharashtra Cabinet approved the conversion of the decommissioned carrier named _____ into a floating museum, worth Rs. 852 crore, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. INS Viraat B. INS Vikrant C. INS Apoorva D. INS Lakshya Answer: A

Q10. Where was the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ inaugurated on 28th October 2018?
    A. Medan, Indonesia B. Wuhan, China C. California, United States D. London, United Kingdom Answer: A

Q11. Where was the 1st Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health held from 30th October to 1st November 2018?
    A. Paris, France B. New York, United States C. Geneva, Switzerland D. Moscow, Russia Answer: C

Q12. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given licence to the Kirloskar group to launch a non-banking finance company (NBFC) named Kirloskar Capital. Who has been named CEO of Kirloskar Capital?
    A. Atul Kirloskar B. Vimal Bhandari C. Ajay Doval D. Murali Prasad Answer: B

Q13. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Uttrakhand High Court, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Justice Arokiasamy S B. Justice Praneeth Roy C. Justice Shibani Sircar D. Justice Ramesh Ranganathan Answer: D

Q14. Who has taken charge as Director General (Wks & Cer) of Indian Air Force (IAF)?
    A. Air Marshal MSG Menon B. Air Marshal Vijay Tapas C. Air Marshal Dhilip Chenoy D. Air Marshal Vasuki Soni Answer: A

Q15. Who took charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO Bank, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Arpit Singh B. Atul Kumar Goel C. Chandra Kumar D. Nalini Shekar Answer: B

Q16. Who resigned as Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), with effect from October 30, 2018?
    A. GN Bajpai B. Pallabh Chaudhary C. Priyank Singh D. Ravi Kishore Answer: A

Q17. Which country successfully launched a high orbit satellite to boost its BeiDou global satellite navigation system, on 2nd November 2018?
    A. Japan B. China C. Russia D. South Korea Answer: B

Q18. Name India’s first indigenous microprocessor, designed and booted up by researchers at Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM)?
    A. Sakshi B. Srishti C. Shakti D. Anu Answer: C

Q19. Name the 5th Indian cricketer who was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Rahul Dravid B. Virat Kohli C. Shikhar Dawan D. MS Dhoni Answer: A

Q20. When was International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed?
    A. October 31 B. October 29 C. November 1 D. November 2 Answer: D

Q21. When did the Indian Army Aviation Corps celebrate its 33rd Raising Day?
    A. October 30 B. October 31 C. November 3 D. November 1 Answer: D

Q22. When was World Vegan Day celebrated throughout the world?
    A. November 1 B. October 31 C. November 2 D. November 3 Answer: A

Q23. Where will the 10th 'Apeejay Literary Festival' be held from 18 January 2019 to 20 January 2018?
    A. Delhi B. Maharashtra C. West Bengal D. Punjab Answer: C

Q24. Which of the following was a partner country at Videocittà 2018 in Rome Film Festival on 2 November 2018?
    A. India B. USA C. Singapore D. Vietnam Answer: A

Q25. 1st 'Annual Senior Care Conclave - Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’ was held in ________ on 1 November 2018.
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Hyderabad D. Chandigarh Answer: A

Q26. Where has a new offshore patrol vessel called ICGS Varaha been launched by Indian Coast Guard on 3 November 2018?
    A. Bengaluru B. Chennai C. Pune D. Visakhapatnam Answer: C

Q27. Which city has been ranked first in terms of affordability of public transport according to 'Ease of Moving Index 2018' released by Ola Mobility institute?
    A. ​Kolkata B. Chennai C. Delhi D. Lucknow Answer: A

Q28. Zonal Railways on Broad Gauge route have now become free from Unmanned Level Crossings.
    A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14 Answer: C

Q29. The has established the Nelson Mandela 'Be the Legacy' internship programme on 3 November 2018.
    A. Association of Southeast Asian Nations B. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership C. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation D. Indian Ocean Rim Association Answer: D

Q30. Where have Paleontologists discovered the remains of a dinosaur that lived 110 million years ago?
    A. Chile B. Argentina C. Ecuador D. Egypt Answer: B
Q1. Who among the following was not sworn-in as the Supreme Court judge on November 2, 2018?
    A. Justice Naresh Harishchandra B. Justice Hemant Gupta C. Justice R Subhash Reddy D. Justice Ajay Rastogi Answer: A

Q2. The Supreme Court on November 1, 2018 fixed what deadline for filing of claims and objections by individuals excluded from the first draft of Assam NRC?
    A. November 15 B. December 15 C. January 15 D. February 15 Answer: B

Q3. Which organisation publishes the Ease of Doing Business Index every year?
    A. United Nations B. World Economic Forum C. World Bank D. International Monetary Fund Answer: C

Q4. Which space probe of NASA will get retired from its service soon?
    A. Juno B. Project Mercury C. Hubble D. Kepler Answer: D

Q5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Union Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for which sector?
    A. MSME B. Agriculture C. Defence D. Transport Answer: A

Q6. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently approved a Safe City project under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme for which city?
    A. Mumbai B. Lucknow C. Indore D. Jaipur Answer: B

Q7. India’s first Justice City will come up in which of the following cities?
    A. Jaipur B. Kochi C. New Delhi D. Amaravati Answer: D

Q8. When is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed?
    A. 2nd November B. 4th November C. 30th October D. 29th October Answer: A

Q9. Ministry of Home Affairs approved a Safe City project for Lucknow at a total cost of _____ rupees, under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Rs 194.44 crore B. Rs 235.88 crore C. Rs 678.90 crore D. Rs 125.55 crore Answer: A

Q10. Where was the 109th session of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council held from 30th October to 1st November 2018?
    A. Manila, Philippines B. Manama, Bahrain C. Jakarta, Indonesia D. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Answer: B

Q11. Where was the first ever India-US Dialogue on Intellectual Property held on 31st October 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. New Delhi D. Chennai Answer: C

Q12. Where was the seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Aviation Engineering and Logistics’ (AVIAMAT-2018) held on 31st October and 1st November 2018?
    A. Dehradun B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q13. Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh approved release of _____ rupees from 2nd installment of Central Share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Andhra Pradesh, in advance for 2018-19?
    A. Rs 550.55 Crore B. Rs 229.05 Crore C. Rs 678.75 Crore D. Rs 900 Crore Answer: B

Q14. Odisha has launched an early warning dissemination system (EWDS), developed as part of Central and state government project with the assistance of which bank?
    A. State Bank of India (SBI) B. World Bank C. ICICI Bank D. Axis Bank Answer: B

Q15. Where was the 2nd edition of the Navy Commanders’ Conference of 2018 held from 31st October to 2nd November 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Chennai D. Bengaluru Answer: C

Q16. Union Cabinet approved renaming of Jharsuguda Airport of which state as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda”, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Odisha B. Tamil Nadu C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q17. Union Cabinet approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Korea for cooperation in which field, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Defence B. Tourism C. Customs D. Railways Answer: B

Q18. Fitch ratings affirmed IDBI Bank’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ____ and its viability rating (VR) at ‘ccc’, on 1st November 2018?
    A. BB+ B. AA- C. BB- D. AA+ Answer: A

Q19. What is the rank of India in Ease of Doing Business ranking as per the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2019 report?
    A. 57 B. 77 C. 177 B. 123 Answer: B

Q20. Policybazaar.com partnered with which data integration platform provider, to implement blockchain solutions for secure purchase of insurance, on 31stOctober 2018?
    A. Accrivis Network Pvt. Ltd B. IBM Private Ltd C. Informatica Pvt. Ltd D. Oracle Pvt. Ltd Answer: A

Q21. Which company won 1st prize in ‘Swachhta’ awards presented by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, on the last day of Swachhta Pakhwada, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Patanjali Food and Herbal Park (P) Ltd B. Satara Mega Food Park (P) Ltd C. Pagro Frozen Foods Pvt. (P) Ltd D. Unilever F&B (P) Ltd Answer: A

Q22. Who took charge as Air Officer-in Charge Administration (AOA) of Indian Air Force, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat B. Air Marshal HN Bhagwat C. Air Marshal Sukdhev Singh D. Air Marshal Raghav Ranjan Answer: A

Q23. Who took charge as the 21st General Officer Commander-in-Chief of Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC) facility, on 1st November 2018?
    A. Lieutenant General PC Thimmaya B. Lieutenant General Ankush Agrawal C. Lieutenant General S Saravanan D. Lieutenant General Adharsh Mehta Answer: A

Q24. Name the person who was appointed as Director General of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), with additional charge of the post of Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on 31st October 2018?
    A. S. S. Deswal B. R K Pachnanda C. P K Nand Kumar D. Sharath Pandey Answer: A

Q25. Who was appointed as 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar B. Lt Gen R K Singh C. Lt Gen Amarnath Goel D. Lt Gen Praneeth Reddy Answer: A

Q26. Who was named as the brand ambassador of the 10th edition of AIBA Women’s World Championship, which will be held from November 15-24, 2018, in New Delhi?
    A. MC Mary Kom B. Sushil Kumar C. Vijendra Singh D. Bajrang Punia Answer: A

Q27. Name the person who has been appointed by Mahendra Singh Foundation (MSF) as its India brand ambassador for #takethepowerback project?
    A. Aishwarya Sharma B. Priyanka Chopra C. PV Sindhu D. Sonam Kapoor Answer: A

Q28. Which country will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games between 6th and 9th November 2019?
    A. Saudi Arabia B. Qatar C. India D. Japan Answer: B

Q29. Where did National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and United Nations (UN) Habitat organize a policy dialogue named ‘Urban Cafe: River for Habitat’, on World Cities Day 2018, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Mumbai B. Bengaluru C. Kolkata D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q30. When did Madhya Pradesh celebrate its 63rd Foundation Day?
    A. October 30 B. October 31 C. November 1 D. November 2 Answer: C
Q1. Where was the 19th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held on October 30, 2018?
    A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Kolkata Answer: A

Q2. Which country will be India’s partner country in the 25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be organized in 2019?
    A. Ukraine B. Hungary C. United States D. Netherlands Answer: D

Q3. India and Russia inked a dollar deal for inducting two new warships equipped with Brahmos missiles in the India Navy, on 31st October 2018?
    A. $950 million B. $1500 million C. $569 million D. $488 billion Answer: A

Q4. Uttar Pradesh government will partner with which country to develop ‘Food Value Chain’ in the state?
    A. United States B. Russia C. Japan D. France Answer: C

Q5. Which state launched ‘Soura Jalanidhi’ scheme to increase use of solar energy for helping farmers in irrigation, on 30th October 2018?
    A. Bihar B. Assam C. Odisha D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q6. The Social Welfare Department of which state launched the Samruddhi scheme to boost employment opportunities for SC/ST youth through entrepreneurship, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: B

Q7. Name the sail training ship of Indian Navy that returned from a seven-month sail across the world named ‘Lokayan 18’?
    A. INS Tarini B. INS Tarangini C. INS Bharath D. INS Savitri Answer: B

Q8. Which state is developing India’s first ‘Justice City’?
    A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: D

Q9. Where was 13th India-Japan Bilateral Summit held on 29th October 2018?
    A. Tokyo, Japan B. New Delhi, India C. Mumbai, India D. Osaka, Japan Answer: A

Q10. India and Japan signed a dollar currency swap agreement, to help bring greater stability to foreign exchange and capital markets, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Japan, on 29th October 2018?
    A. $75 billion B. $100 billion C. $150 billion D. $500 million Answer: A

Q11. What is the rank of Indian passport in the latest ranking of the Global Passport Index?
    A. 56 B. 66 C. 13 D. 89 Answer: B

Q12. Where was the fifth World Buddhist Forum held from 28th to 30th October 2018?
    A. Kathmandu, Nepal B. Colombo, Sri Lanka C. Tokyo, Japan D. Putian, China Answer: D

Q13. Who will be conferred the 2018 Gleitsman Award on 6th December 2018 by Harvard University?
    A. Sherly Pearls B. Malala Yousafzai C. Elon Musk D. PV Sindhu Answer: B

Q14. Name the Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of InternationalCryptoX Pte. Ltd, INCX, who received Excellence in FINEXT Award 2018 at the Finextcon conference held at Las Vegas, USA on 25th & 26th October 2018?
    A. Mukesh Seth B. Sanjoy Gaddipati C. Ranjan Gogoi D. Arpit Roy Answer: B

Q15. Who has been appointed as Associate Director, India, of PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)?
    A. Ashok Lahiri B. Nitin Bhatnagar C. Sunil Shetty D. Maynard Johnson Answer: B

Q16. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court, on 30th October 2018?
    A. Justice Satish Kumar Agnihotri B. Justice Vijai Kumar Bist C. Justice Kamal Nath Joshi D. Justice Vidya Prasad Answer: B

Q17. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved re-appointment of as managing director and CEO of the bank for another 2 years, on 29th October 2018?
    A. Aditya Puri B. Sandeep Bakshi C. Chandrasekhar Nair D. MJ Mustafa Answer: A

Q18. Who resigned as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), on 31st October 2018?
    A. Vivek Kumar Singh B. Anupam Kher C. Rishi Kapoor D. Gajendra Chauhan Answer: B

Q19. Which company has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance (IDFC-IFL)?
    A. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) B. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) C. General Insurance Company D. ICICI Bank Answer: A

Q20. NASA’s “supersonic parachute” that will have a major role in landing its Mars 2020 rover has created a world record by deploying in just four-tenths of a second and surviving load?
    A. 37,000 kg B. 56,000 kg C. 88,000 kg D. 45,000 kg Answer: A

Q21. Which entity launched a ‘Digital Literacy Library’ providing safety tips for users in 6 Indian languages, on 29th October 2018?
    A. Google B. Microsoft C. Facebook D. Yahoo Answer: C

Q22. Which organization released the bi-annual Living Planet Report 2018, on 31st October 2018?
    A. World Wide Fund (WWF) B. Zoological Society of India (ZSI) C. International Society for Wild Animals (ISWA) D. World Health Organisation (WHO) Answer: A

Q23. Which company was named as official partner for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 to be held from November 28 to December 16, at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha?
    A. ABB B. Tata Steel C. TCS D. Siemens Answer: B

Q24. Who won the 2nd leg of the Asian Snooker Tour title in Jinan, China, on 31st October 2018?
    A. Pankaj Advani B. Adhiban S C. Ranjith Kumar D. Debashish Banerjee Answer: A

Q25. When was Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel also known as the ‘Iron Man of India’, was celebrated across India?
    A. October 29 B. October 30 C. October 31 D. November 1 Answer: C

Q26. Where was the 182-metre high Statue of Unity unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on October 31, 2018, on the eve of 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
    A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q27. ‘Clean Air Week’ will be organized from November 1-5, 2018 to control air pollution in ?
    A. Delhi B. Kerala C. Maharashtra D. Odisha Answer: A

Q28. Which insurance company launched the ‘Cyber Security Awareness Week’ from October 21 to October 27, 2018?
    A. General Insurance Company (GIC) B. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company C. National Insurance Company D. Bajaj Alliance Limited Answer: B

Q29. The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as which Day in India?
    A. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas B. Vijay Diwas C. Sadbhavana Diwas D. Shaheed Diwas Answer: A

Q30. Who won the 2018 Gleitsman Award?
    A. Kailash Satyarthi B. Malala Yousafzai C. Nadia Murad D. Befeqadu Hailu Answer: B

Q31. What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2019?
    A. 104th B. 96th C. 77th D. 59th Answer: C

Q32. What is the name of India’s first made-in-India engineless train?
    A. Fastrack 18 B. Train 18 C. Quix 18 D. Bullet 18 Answer: B

Q33. Which country will be the partner country for 25th DST-CII Technology Summit 2019?
    A. Netherlands B. Denmark C. Romania D. Brazil Answer: A

Q34. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court?
    A. Justice Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya B. Justice Debasish Kar Gupta C. Justice DB Bhosale D. Justice Sanjay Karol Answer: B

Q35. When is the World Cities Day observed every year?
    A. 28 October B. 29 October C. 30 October D. 31 October Answer: D